Webinar Alert: Protecting Core Services with Domestic Investments
Given the current shrinking funding landscape in Africa’s health sector, what does it really mean to “protect core services with domestic investments”? Our Health Policy and Law Lead, Ina Kafunda, has a message for you ahead of a webinar series on Protecting Core Services with Domestic Investments. Ina brings deep expertise in health policy, legal […]
HCWG BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR COUNTRY-LED HIV RESPONSE AHEAD OF ICASA 2025 IN ACCRA
Over the past year, the African-led HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) has partnered with the Georgetown University’s Center for Innovation and Global Health, the Sustainable Prevention Initiative and the Government of Malawi to bring together leaders from across the continent to strengthen dialogue on integrating and sustaining HIV prevention efforts. Key outcomes from these efforts […]
HCWG Participates in PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025 to Support a Sustainable HIV Response Across Africa
The HCWG recently participated in the PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025, which was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 9th to 11th April 2025 under the theme “PLHIV Leaders Now.” The summit aimed to take stock of the PLHIV community structure, build a collective understanding of the REALITY NOW, and develop the PLHIV Advocacy and Narrative message […]
Beyond Aid: Building Sustainable, African-Led Health Systems
The HCWG is committed to actualising the vision of giving African communities the space to build and lead health programmes, innovations, and policies that truly reflect the community’s needs and priorities on the continent. We are working to drive domestic resource mobilisation to ensure sustainable HIV financing whilst ensuring African voices are at the forefront […]
HCWG and CQUIN Join Forces for African-Led HIV Solutions
The African-led HIV Control Working Group and the HIV Coverage, Quality and Impact Network (CQUIN), held a joint meeting on 8th December 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The objective of this meeting was to introduce the HCWG to CQUIN and provide an understanding of the role the HCWG plays in contextualizing what a truly African-led […]
HCWG UNGA High-Level Event: African Leadership Driving the Global HIV Response
New York – On 22 September 2024, African health ministers and global health leaders will convene at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to address the critical role of African leadership in the global HIV response. The high-level side event is hosted by the African-led HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) in collaboration with the Centre […]
A Tribute to Dr Kawango Agot
Director & CEO of Impact Research & Development Organization (IRDO) Member – African-led HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) It is with deep shock and profound sadness that we learnt of the devastating news of the sudden passing of Dr Kawango Agot, immediately following the HCWG’s quarterly meeting in Lusaka, Zambia. Dr Agot was not only […]
HCWG Health & Community Systems Strengthening Thematic Group meets to advance HIV Response in Africa
Accra, Ghana: 28-29 June 2024 The Health and Community Systems Strengthening Thematic Group of the African-led HIV Response Working Group (HCWG) met in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to explore methods of advancing HIV response across Africa through health and community systems reform. The first draft of the thematic group’s position paper was thoroughly […]
HCWG leaves a mark at the 12th AFRAVIH International Francophone Conference
Yaounde, Cameroon: 16 to 19 April 2024 The Africa HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) took part in the 12th edition of the International Francophone Conference on HIV, Hepatitis, Sexual Health, and Emerging Infections, which was held from 16 to 19 April 2024 at the Yaoundé Conference Centre, Cameroon. They HCWG organised a plenary session on the theme […]
HCWG Inaugural Meeting of the Health & Community Systems Strengthening Thematic Group
Kigali, Rwanda: 15-16 March 2024 The Health and Community Systems Strengthening Thematic Group of the African-led HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) held its inaugural meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, on 15-16 March 2024. The thematic group aimed to present its activities and consult with community and health systems experts in Africa. Key issues discussed included the […]