16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2011)

December 4, 2011 - December 8, 2011

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The 16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2011) seeks to mobilize African leaders, the scientific community, medical practitioners, the private sector, partners, and communities to increase their ownership of, commitment to, and support for their response to HIV and AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also will provide an ideal forum for the exchange of knowledge, skills, and best practices from around the world to promote evidence-based responses that help achieve the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Finally, the event will create opportunities for attendees to set priorities and define policy and program agendas that enhance the mobilization and effective utilization of resources. Visit the event website at http://www.icasa2011addis.org/.

The Foundation was accepted to present 11 oral abstract-driven presentations, nine poster presentations and to publish five abstract CD-ROMs at this year’s ICASA. In conjunction with its other track partners at ICASA, the Foundation will be co-hosting a non-abstract-driven session regarding transition. In addition, the Foundation will host two satellite sessions; one on pediatric HIV developments in Africa and another on male involvement on the elimination of pediatric HIV.

Media representatives are invited to download the Foundation's latest toolkit "A Journalist's Guide to Reporting on Pediatric HIV and AIDS."

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PRESS RELEASES:

Newly Revised Handbook on Care for Children with HIV/AIDS in Africa Launched at 16th ICASA Meeting

NON-ABSTRACT-DRIVEN SESSION:

Building Ownership and Sustainability of Large-Scale Care and Treatment Programs

Date and time: Wednesday, 7 December from 15:45 to 17:15

Location: A1–Abay

Featuring remarks by Dr. Paula Vaz, Fundação Ariel Glaser Contra o SIDA Pediátrico (Mozambique)

Facilitated by U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

SATELLITE SESSIONS:

Paediatric HIV in Africa: Recent Developments

Date and time: Wednesday, 7 December from 17:30 to 19:00

Location: A4–Takeze

Co-hosted by: EGPAF and the African Network for Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA)

Featuring remarks by Dr. Denis Tindyebwa and Dr. Aida Yemane Berhan, EGPAF, in addition to ANECCA, UNICEF, and University of Cape Town

Supported by ViiV Healthcare

Constructive Engagement of Male Partners to Enhance Elimination of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV Outcomes

Date and time: Monday, 5 December from 16:30 to 18:00

Location: The Community Dialogue Space

Hosted by UNAIDS, WHO and EGPAF

ORAL ABSTRACTS:

Oral abstract: Reducing waiting time for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation for HIV pregnant women using process mapping: experiences from Maluti a Phofung (MAP) sub-District, Free State Province, South Africa

Authors: Maureen Tshabalala; Tshegang Mpotoane; Mary Morris, Papi Maarohanye

Session Information: Innovations and Best Practices; December 5, 2011 at 15:45-17:15 in room B4: Walia

Oral abstract: Identifying gaps like lack of diagnostic results, poor ART access and then implementing changes to improve the quality of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) program interventions using randomised chart extraction

Authors: Maureen Tshabalala; Nobesuthu Ramawela; Pumla Lupondwana, Dineo Moromane

Session Information: Innovations and Best Practices; December 5, 2011 at 15:45-17:15 in room B4: Walia

Oral abstract: Male involvement in PMTCT; an experience from Olivenhoutbosch Clinic in Tshwane District - South Africa

Authors: Ncumisa Vika, Ima Chima, Sylvia Ntsimane, Daphin Mpofu

Session Information: Family Focused HIV Prevention Amongst Children; December 6, 2011 at 15:45-17:15 in room A2: Axum

Oral abstract: Use of Nutrition Corners to improve identification and nutritional status of HIV-infected infants and young children in Lesotho

Authors: Malijane Nyabela, Appolinaire Tiam, Tony Isavwa, Leopold Buhendwa

Session Information: Family Focused HIV Prevention Amongst Children; December 6, 2011 at 15:45-17:15 in room A2: Axum

Oral abstract: Using 3G Mobile Internet Technology to Enhance Early Initiation of Children on ART in Rural Settings of Lesotho

Authors: Oyebola Oyebanji, Appolinaire Tiam, Tony Isavwa, Leopold Buhendwa, Allan Ahimbisibwe, Mafusi Mokone, Mamorapeli Putsoane, Matokelo Foso

Session Information: Ineffective PMTCT- Detecting and Treating HIV Positive; December 6, 2011 at 14:00-15:30 in room B2: Abiyata

Oral abstract: Reduction in risky adolescent sexual behaviour associated with increased health education in Cameroon, West Africa

Authors: Rene Kwalar; Emmanuel Nshom; George Ndosak; Pius Tih; Joseph Nkfusai; Lior Miller; Gideon Forgwei; Joce Kangong; Thomas Welty

Session Information: Strategies for Risk Reduction in HIV Prevention; December 6, 2011 at 14:00-15:30 in room A5: Omo

Oral abstract: Strengthening PMTCT Data Reporting and Use through Supportive Supervision and Routine Performance Evaluation: Experiences from Dedza and Ntcheu Districts, Malawi

Authors: Aida Yemaneberhan, Sue Willard, Patricia Mbetu, Chimwemwe Chitsulo, Seminie Nyirenda, Mafayo Phiri, Mara Gordon, Frank Chibwandira, Michael Eliya

Session Information: Monitoring and Evaluating HIV Responses; December 7, 2011 at 14:00-15:30 in room B1: Awash

Oral abstract: Engaging community-based organisations in HIV care and treatment: the case of King’s Hope Development Foundation, South Africa

Authors: Dephin Mpofu, Ncumisa Vika, Antonnaitte Stokes

Session Information: Communities at the Centre of the Response; December 7, 2011 at 10:45-12:15 in room A2: Axum

Oral Poster Presentation: Using Community Focal Persons to Improve Retention of HIV-Infected Individuals in Care and Treatment in Rural Settings of Lesotho

Authors: Oyebola Oyebanji, Appolinaire Tiam, Tony Isavwa, Leopold Buhendwa, Allan Ahimbisibwe, Mafusi Mokone, Mamorapeli Putsoane, Matokelo Foso, Neo Ramajoe

Session Information: Partnerships and Collaborations in Monitoring, Evaluation and Health Systems; December 7 2011 at 12:30-13:30 in room B3: Shalla

Late-breaker oral abstract: Immunological and Clinical Outcomes of HIV-Positive Adolescents on ART

Authors: Gedeon Nkiko, Rose Angelique Fundi, Dieudonné Ndatimana, Jill Peterson, Diane Gashumba, Cornelia Van Zyl, Sabin Nsabimana

Session Information: Immunological and Molecular Markers in HIV and Co-Infection; December 8, 2011 at 10:45-12:45 in room A5: Omo

POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

Abstract: Ecological risk of HIV Transmission Associated with different Short-Course Regimens in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, South Africa

Authors: Emmanuel Anyachebelu; Motshana Phohole; Luvuno Z

December 7, 2011

Abstract: Country adaptation of the 2010 WHO PMTCT Recommendations: a review of experiences from 14 countries in Africa

Authors: Elena Ghanotakis, Lior Miller, Allison Spensley

December 5, 2011

Abstract: Engaging Traditional Health Practitioners in HIV treatment, care and support in South Africa

Author: Daphne Mpofu, Thomas Shilangu

December 7, 2011

Abstract: Nurse training increases early initiation of children on ART and decreases childhood mortality

Authors: Oyebola Oyebanji, Appolinaire Tiam, Tony Isavwa, Leopold Buhendwa, Allan Ahimbisibwe, Mafusi Mokone, Mamorapeli Putsoane, Matokelo Foso

December 6, 2011

Abstract: Beyond Donor Reporting: The Global AIDS System for Evaluation and Reporting (GLASER)

Authors: Christine Devore, Eric Nawar, Sujata Bose, Nelia Hoffman, Gultineh Kebede, Shobana Ramachandran, Juan Seclen, Hailegiorgis Tilahun, Shabbir Ismail

December 6, 2011

Abstract: Provision of Services and Care for HIV-Exposed Infants: A comparison of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinics and Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) models

Authors: John Ong’ech MBChB, MMed, MPH, Heather J. Hoffman PhD, Judith Kose MBChB, MMed, Michael Audo MBChB, MPH , Lucy Matu MBChB, MSc, Peter Savosnick MA, Laura Guay, MD

December 7, 2011

Abstract: Using Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement approaches to improve quality of HIV/AIDS care services – Experience of EGPAF Tanzania

Authors: Ivan E. Teri, Doris Lutkam, Mary Morris

December 7, 2011

Abstract: Evaluation of the Continuum of Care Program, Two Years Post Implementation

Authors: Sowaf Ubarijoro, Diane Gashumba, Dieudonne Ndatimana, Jill Peterson, Cornelia Van Zyl, Sabin Nsabimana

December 7, 2011

Abstract: Scaling Up Access to Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Lesotho: A Summary of Early Experiences in Project Implementation

Authors: Ahimbisibwe Allan, Appolinaire Tiam, Tony Isavwa, Leopold Buhendwa, Makaria Reynolds, Oyebola Oyebanji, Putsoane Mamorapeli

December 7, 2011

CD-ROM ABSTRACTS:

Abstract: The use of basic tools to encourage the use of data for PMTCT program improvement in Zululand district, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa

Authors: Prince T Ngwenya, Masothole Langa, Trevor Zondi, and Bongiwe Thwala

Abstract: Enhancing Early Infant Diagnosis and Treatment in Lesotho, Swaziland and Uganda: Innovative Approaches to Address Similar Challenges

Authors: Denis Tindyebwa, Martha Mukaminega, Alana Hairston, Appolinaire Tiam, Caspian Chouraya, Moses Walakira

Abstract: Implementation of Organizational Capacity Assessments for Emerging NGOs in Sub-Saharan Africa under the PEPFAR Track 1.0 Program

Authors: Stephanie Calves, Rozalin Wise, Eric Sarriot, Ashley Thompson, Dorace Trottier, Silva Mulambo, Shauna Eisenberg, John Stephen, Susan Strasser, Joseph Essombo, Nicole Buono, James Ricca, Ilona Varallyay

Abstract: Improvements in HIV Counseling and Testing at the Major TB Center in Côte d’Ivoire

Authors: Kouadio Serge Agbo; Sabrina Eagan; Jacqueline Sirima; Landry Sokolo; Joseph Diby; Herman Willems; Sue Willard; Andrew Fullem; Lisa R. Hirschhorn; Clement Adje; Marc Ngoran; Karamoko Toure

Abstract: A Model of Increasing Rural Access to HIV Care in Cameroon

Authors: Emmanuel Nshom, Elias Onyoh, Pius Tih, Gladys Tayong, Lior Miller, Alfred Nge, Dennis Palmer, Thomas Welty