Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) causes one-third of HIV-related deaths worldwide, making TB preventive treatment (TPT) a critical element of HIV programmes. Approximately 16% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretrovirals in Zimbabwe are enrolled in the Fast Track (FT) differentiated service delivery model, which includes multi-month dispensing of antiretrovirals and quarterly health facility (HF) visits. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing FT to deliver 3HP (3 months of once-weekly rifapentine and isoniazid) for TPT by aligning TPT and HIV visits, providing multi-month dispensing of 3HP, and using phone-based monitoring and adherence support.Article
The Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) left its footprint at the International AIDS Society held in Brisbane, Australia from 23-26 Jul 2023. The organization's oral abstract presentation highlighted the community's successful efforts to identify out-of-care pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as well as children aged 0-14, using a network of peer supporters known as mentor mothers and young community HIV/AIDS service agents (yCHASAs). The initiative not only brings about a sense of belonging in those receiving care, but it also improves accessibility to current treatment and care information.Story
Introduction: STIs are on the rise in Bindura. In January 2023 a rapid assessment conducted by the Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) Mashonaland Central Province in partnership with the Environmental Health Team (EHT) under the Ministry of Health and Child Care found that 23 men aged between 17 to 45 had contracted sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from one person. The demographic (students, artisanal miners, KPs etc) characteristics in Bindura has caused a general fear of HIV and STIs among the general population.