Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa

08/03/2026

Today, on , we celebrate women at the frontline of healthcare — those working across clinics, hospitals and communities, including nurses, counsellors, community health workers, peer supporters and healthcare providers.
Many have dedicated their lives to supporting children, adolescents, young people and caregivers affected by HIV. Thank you to all the women in healthcare whose dedication continues to shape stronger, more compassionate health systems.

06/03/2026

Looking back to March 2025 when the HIV Impact Network for Vertical Transmission Elimination (HIVE) team conducted baseline assessments in priority facilities across six districts in Nigeria, Mozambique, and South Africa. The process helped identify key gaps and priority areas to strengthen Vertical Transmission Prevention ( ) services.

One year later, progress is visible at facility, district, and provincial levels. While does not provide staff for direct service delivery, our Technical Officers support facilities and districts through mentorship and supportive supervision, helping strengthen VTP implementation where it matters most.

continues to support ongoing efforts towards the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV. Learn more: https://hiveimpactnetwork.com/
Eastern Cape Department of Health JHB Health District National Department of Health (South Africa) Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria ICAP

05/03/2026

Nthabiseng Kekana, our Technical Officer, is representing at today’s JHB Health District Pregnancy Awareness Symposium, joining others in delivering health education on maternal health and supporting efforts to promote healthy pregnancies.

04/03/2026

is proud to be one of the partners supporting the JHB Health District Pregnancy Awareness Symposium.

Join us at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Recreation Hall in Diepkloof, Soweto, this Thursday, 05 March 2026, under the theme: Promoting Healthy Pregnancy and Safe Motherhood. A range of maternal health services will be offered, along with health education sessions on key topics aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Through , continues to support the district in strengthening the Vertical Transmission Prevention ( ) programme and accelerating progress towards eliminating vertical transmission of HIV.

Check out our blog to see the activities we implemented in support of South Africa's (3–7 February 2026) https://teampata.org/pregnancy-awareness-week/

01/03/2026

Discrimination has no place in healthcare.
For children, adolescents and young people affected by HIV, discrimination creates barriers to testing, treatment, care and support.

As Clara Mwansa from the PATA Youth Advisory Panel from Zambia, reminds us, when young people fear being judged, they avoid services, and miss out on the care they need.

Frontline healthcare providers play a critical role in shaping service experiences. Healthcare must be safe, respectful and stigma-free.

25/02/2026

Looking back to December 2025, one question still stands: Are children being left behind in the global HIV response?

In Changing the trajectory of the paediatric HIV response, co-authored by Luann Hatane from for The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS, the message remains urgent — innovation means little without political leadership, sustained financing, and delivery systems that work for children and families.

As 2026 unfolds, this reflection feels more relevant than ever. https://childrenandhiv.org/blog/changing-the-trajectory-of-the-pediatric-hiv-response/

23/02/2026

On 05 February 2026, hosted a webinar, where Kenya’s Ministry of Health highlighted how community health promoters and mentor mothers are strengthening linkages between communities and facilities, improving VTP continuity, and ensuring better follow up care.
Listen to the recording and learn how collaboration is driving change here: https://ow.ly/flNW50Yk5ev

18/02/2026

Do not forget to register and join first webinar of 2026 happening tomorrow!
Join us for this conversation to explore practical lessons and best practices for leveraging existing community health service platforms to sustain Vertical Transmission Prevention ( ) across the continuum of care.

Register here: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3o_TbY_S3urBwoioKaGuA #/registration
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17/02/2026

Be part of the growing Network for continued learning and updates!

By joining the PATA network, you will gain access to resources, webinars, tools, and communities of practice on the PATA Linking and Learning Hub.
Join the PATA Network: https://phims.teampata.org/mapi/HealthproviderAdd.php

13/02/2026

In a prevention landscape focused on PrEP and injectables, condoms remain one of the most accessible and cost-effective tools for preventing HIV, STIs and unintended pregnancy.
As a key self-care commodity, condoms empower adolescents and young people while reducing preventable health burdens — especially when safe, stigma-free spaces make access and information easy.

13/02/2026

The ! Calling all advocates, peer supporters, and healthcare providers.
Have your voice heard in strengthening youth and community-led advocacy. Your insights matter in shaping the next steps for action and impact.
Add your voice! Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/Gn7R50YeXCy

12/02/2026

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Looking back to December 2025: a peer-reviewed AIDS Care article co-authored by PATA captured frontline insights from 12 African countries on why HIV status disclosure to children and adolescents can be “thorny” — and why stigma, caregiver fear, and weak support systems keep slowing progress.

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Knowing one’s HIV status is associated with better outcomes for children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV). The World Health Organization (2021) recommends that adolescents be counselled abo...