This issue focuses on adolescents and HIV; the growing incidence and mortality in adolescence, and what we’ve identified in terms of how best to prevent, test, treat, and retain adolescents and young people in care and treatment.
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Journal Articles
HPV Vaccination Uptake and Acceptability of HPV/HIV Integrated Services Models for Adolescent Girls in Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Published June 2026
This study found that integrating HPV vaccination into HIV prevention and treatment services in Mozambique and Zimbabwe significantly increased vaccine uptake among girls at heightened risk of HPV and cervical cancer, while achieving high caregiver acceptance and satisfaction with the integrated care model.
Topics:
Adolescents,
HIV
Countries:
Mozambique,
Zimbabwe
Journal Articles
Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Improving Access to Cryptococcal Meningitis Diagnostics and Treatment in Malawi
Published May 2026
Abstract Background Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) causes 13%–20% of deaths among people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally. We examined the cost-effectiveness of improving access to CM diagnostics and treatment among PLHIV initiating HIV care with a positive serum cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) test in Malawi. Methods We used the CEPAC-I model to simulate (1) Current care (CM treatment if […]
Topics:
HIV
Countries:
Malawi
Journal Articles
Patient tracking and retention with Malawi’s electronic medical records system in antiretroviral treatment clinics
Published May 2026
A 2026 study in Malawi shows that electronic medical record tools can improve HIV patient retention by quickly identifying missed appointments and enabling timely follow-up, strengthening continuity of care.
Topics:
Digital Health
Countries:
Malawi