Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa

Paediatric - Adolescent Treatment Africa Paediatric AIDS Treatment for Africa (PATA) is an action network of paediatric HIV treatment teams f NPO Number: 090-092
PBO Number: 930034219

PATA is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation (NPO) that provides crucial support, education, training and resources to 310 paediatric HIV clinics across 24 sub-Saharan African countries. The fundamental purpose of PATA is to assist these clinics to improve the quality of healthcare they are able to provide to HIV-infected children and their families. PATA’s core activities include holding an annual participatory, action-oriented training forum for 80-160 frontline healthcare workers to share best practices and operational strategies, conducting quality improvement training at district level, and running a task-shifting programme in 49 clinics across 15 countries. PATA also mentors and up-skills clinics throughout the year to manage self-initiated quality improvement projects. PATA maintains contact with clinic teams throughout the year through our newsletter and website www.teampata.org (a platform for sharing electronic resources such as the PATA proceedings, the written output of the annual forum). The PATA network promotes team exchanges, resource sharing, task-shifting and the involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in the clinic. The PATA office is advised by a 13-member Steering Committee of leading practitioners who meet bimonthly to direct PATA's strategy, programmes and operations.

International Day of the Girl – 11 OctoberToday is all about celebrating girls’ voices, rights and leadership. In honour...
11/10/2025

International Day of the Girl – 11 October
Today is all about celebrating girls’ voices, rights and leadership. In honour of this day, we’re launching — a series of real stories from the programme in Tanzania and Mozambique, sharing the voices of young girls and mothers who are turning adversity into resilience, hope and determination.

Our first story introduces Elisa, who was forced into marriage at 19. Despite all odds, she found the strength to start over. Her courage is just the beginning.

Follow to catch each new story over the coming week. Repost to amplify these voices, and let’s stand together to demand a world where every girl’s rights are respected!

It's World Mental Health Day!Providing truly friendly and comprehensive healthcare services is our goal, but that starts...
10/10/2025

It's World Mental Health Day!

Providing truly friendly and comprehensive healthcare services is our goal, but that starts with the people on the front lines. The mental well-being of our healthcare providers—from the consulting room to the front desk—is the absolute foundation of quality care.

Stressed, burned-out providers cannot give their best, most empathetic selves. Let's commit to creating systems and cultures that actively support the mental health of our teams. When they thrive, we all benefit from better, kinder care.

Let's make sure healthcare providers mental health is not overlooked🫶🏽

Remember to register to join the first 'South African Global Alliance to end AIDS in children' Webinar on children's rig...
10/10/2025

Remember to register to join the first 'South African Global Alliance to end AIDS in children' Webinar on children's rights in HIV testing. Taking place on next Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Don’t miss the chance to learn, and engage with the team.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S1HQz6a4Tj6u5vEGRdxE4w



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had an amazing three days of sharing, learning, and collaboration at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, ...
09/10/2025

had an amazing three days of sharing, learning, and collaboration at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV.
Our team members presented abstracts and hosted a skill-building session on HIV disclosure and engagement with partners and youth advocates. We continue to champion adolescent voices and meaningful participation.

Join the first 'South African Global Alliance to end AIDS in children' Webinar on children's rights in HIV testing. Taki...
06/10/2025

Join the first 'South African Global Alliance to end AIDS in children' Webinar on children's rights in HIV testing. Taking place on 14 October 2025. Don’t miss the chance to learn, and engage with the team.
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S1HQz6a4Tj6u5vEGRdxE4w



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As the workshop wraps up, we reflect on three days of rich linking and learning across diverse themes from innovative ...
03/10/2025

As the workshop wraps up, we reflect on three days of rich linking and learning across diverse themes from innovative HIV treatment regimens and disclosure strategies, to digital health, peer-led models, mental health, and youth leadership. What stands out is the collective call to action: healthcare providers and young people must walk together to reimagine systems that truly serve adolescents and young people. remains committed to amplifying youth voices, supporting peer supporters, and strengthening youth-friendly HIV services.

As workshop draws to an end, Michael Omoding Adengo (Uganda) highlights the importance of peer-led models in strengthe...
03/10/2025

As workshop draws to an end, Michael Omoding Adengo (Uganda) highlights the importance of peer-led models in strengthening young people`s uptake and improving retention in care. Collaboration between healthcare providers and peer supporters are central in building a responsive youth-friendly HIV services.

, is proud to showcase youth driven insights and innovations through poster presentations. Phakamani Moyo shares “You...
03/10/2025

, is proud to showcase youth driven insights and innovations through poster presentations. Phakamani Moyo shares “Youth Voices on Long-Acting HIV Treatment: Insights from a Community Dialogue in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe,” amplifying how young people are shaping the future of HIV care. Previllege, a PATA Healthcare Champion from Zimbabwe, presents “Convenient Times for Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV Improves Service Uptake and Integration: A Case Study of Chiredzi General Hospital, Zimbabwe,” highlighting how responsive services can transform access for young people. Together, these voices spotlight the power of youth leadership and healthcare champions in building more inclusive, responsive HIV services.

Today at workshop hosted a side skills-building session exploring the complexities of HIV status disclosure among ch...
02/10/2025

Today at workshop hosted a side skills-building session exploring the complexities of HIV status disclosure among children and adolescents, drawing on real-world experiences and challenges. Participants gained practical tools and strategies to approach sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy. Academic Medical Education

Last Saturday, ’s Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) member, IbaNomonde Ngema , hosted 15 women living with HIV for an “HIV Ove...
02/10/2025

Last Saturday, ’s Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) member, IbaNomonde Ngema , hosted 15 women living with HIV for an “HIV Over Coffee” gathering in Johannesburg.

The session was fun, engaging, and deeply moving. What stood out most is the need for safe community spaces where women living with HIV can connect with others who truly understand their journey. Disclosure, especially to life partners and children, remains one of the biggest hurdles many women are not yet ready to face.

We are proud of Nomonde for creating this brave space and reminding us of the power of peer support and shared voices. This aligns with the goal of equipping mothers with the confidence for self-care to stay virally suppressed and prevent vertical transmission.


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Honorable Lawrence Ookeditse, Assistant Minister of Health, officially opened Day 2 of with a powerful call to action:...
02/10/2025

Honorable Lawrence Ookeditse, Assistant Minister of Health, officially opened Day 2 of with a powerful call to action: young people must lead in dismantling systems that were created to protect but have now become barriers to accessing healthcare. Youth voices, working hand in hand with healthcare providers, are key to reimagining systems that truly serve adolescents and young people.

Day 1 of the workshop, we explored how digital and community-led innovations are transforming adolescent SRHR and HIV ...
01/10/2025

Day 1 of the workshop, we explored how digital and community-led innovations are transforming adolescent SRHR and HIV care, from documenting gender and human rights violations in Nigeria, to turning hashtags into health outcomes in Zambia, and creating safe spaces for self-care through AI chatbots in South Africa. As we embrace these innovations, we must also invest holistically in peer supporters as vital verification points, ensuring solutions remain trusted and responsive to young people’s realities. Academic Medical Education

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