IMPAACT4HIV HCD Report
Insights from human-centred design research, capturing real experiences of patients, caregivers, and health workers to inform more responsive AHD services. English version Download document French version Download document
IMPAACT4HIV Advocacy Brief
A concise advocacy tool outlining key priorities and actions needed to strengthen AHD services, support community engagement, and influence policy change. Download document
I4HIV Baselines Summary
A summary of baseline findings across IMPAACT4HIV countries, highlighting key gaps, challenges, and opportunities to improve AHD care and outcomes. Download document
AHD-pamphlet 2025
A patient-friendly resource that explains AHD in clear language, helping individuals and caregivers recognise symptoms and seek care early. Download document
AHD Information Sheet
A simple, easy-to-understand overview of advanced HIV disease, including key signs, risks, and the importance of early testing and treatment. Download document
AHD Community Connector Kit
A practical toolkit designed to help health workers and programme teams connect patients to timely AHD services, strengthen referral pathways, and improve continuity of care. Download document
Accra Declaration on AHD in Children
A global call to action to improve access to diagnosis, care, and treatment for people with advanced HIV disease, bringing together partners to accelerate impact and accountability. English version Download document French version Download document
How Community Dialogue Helped Tuli Return to HIV Care in South Africa
Create a sidebox for the summary details: Country: South Africa Organisation involved: Lefika La Ka Target population: Children living with HIV Strategy: peer-to-peer education, household contact tracing and home vists Partner: Lefika La Ka with support from Aurum Institute and PATA Introduction For many children living with HIV, the challenges they face extend far beyond the clinic. Poverty, unstable housing, and family stress can make it difficult to stay on […]
Tracking cryptococcal meningitis to monitor HIV program success during the Treat-All era: an analysis of national data in Botswana
James Milburn 1 2, Ookeditse Ntwayagae 3, Rachita Suresh 1, Kebatshabile Ngoni 1, Cassie Northcott 1, James Penney 1, Matthew Kinsella 1, Imogen Mechie 1, Samuel Ensor 1, Goitseone Thamae 1, Tshepo Leeme 1, David S Lawrence 1 2, Tony Chebani 4, Daniel Grint 5, Mark W Tenforde 6, Ava Avalos 1, Dinah Ramaabya 4, Justus Ogando 7, Margaret Mokomane 8, Madisa Mine 9, Joseph N Jarvis 1 2 Affiliations Expand Abstract Background: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) causes substantial mortality in African countries with a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), despite advances in disease management and increasing antiretroviral therapy (ART) […]
Prevalence of advanced HIV disease and associated factors among antiretroviral therapy naïve adults enrolling in care at public health facilities in Kampala, Uganda
Bridget Ainembabazi 1, Elizabeth Katana 2, Felix Bongomin 3 4, Phillip Wanduru 5 6, Roy William Mayega 1, Aggrey David Mukose 1 Affiliations + Expand Abstract Background: Despite adoption of the ‘test-and-treat’ strategy, a high proportion of antiretroviral therapy (ART) naïve people living with HIV (PLHIV) enrol in care with, and die of advanced HIV disease (AHD) in Uganda. In this study, we aimed to […]