This report shares the promising practices and lessons learned from the Accelerating Children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment (ACT) Initiative. It was informed by a call for inputs, issued to more than 100 implementing partners in nine countries. The report is for local, national, regional, and global stakeholders interested in the design, implementation, funding, and sustainability of HIV care and treatment for children. It can be used in the countries involved in ACT and beyond.
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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.
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Topics:
Digital Health
Countries:
Malawi
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Fact Sheets
The Pediatric Treatment Gap
Published March 2026
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HIV,
Pediatric HIV
Countries:
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Issue Briefs
Accelerating Progress to Ending Pediatric HIV
Published March 2026
We are at a critical inflection point for children affected by HIV. In 2024 alone, 120,000 children were newly infected, and, without timely treatment, half of HIV positive infants will not reach their second birthday. Children remain left behind—a child with HIV is 6 times more likely to die than an adult without timely diagnosis. […]
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Topics:
HIV,
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