Communities have a vital role to play in shaping the future of HIV policy, programming, and markets. Meaningful community engagement must go beyond a box-ticking or academic exercise—it should be a genuine partnership that informs decision-making and drives equitable access to innovations. @afrocab_hiv 's Regional CAB Coordinator is proud to contribute to these important conversations at the ongoing Future of HIV Markets Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by @UNITAID and @CHAI_health. Together, we are advocating for a future where community voices are not only heard but actively shape policies, products, and investments that impact the lives of people affected by HIV. @gnpplus @PangaeaZimbabwe

💪"RRP Strengthens HIV Education and Access to Testing Among Tea Estate Workers and Host Communities" From 1st – 5th June 2026, @rrpplus in collaboration with @RBCRwanda and @AbbottNews conducted community-based #HIV outreach activities in tea plantation communities, including tea factories, tea collection centers, and workers' camps. The campaign forms part of RRP 's ongoing efforts to strengthen HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care among tea estate workers and surrounding communities through community-led and people-centered approaches. The outreach focused on: ➡️Increasing awareness and understanding of #HIV prevention, #testing, #treatment, and care services; ➡️Promoting regular HIV testing and early diagnosis; ➡️Demonstrating and distributing HIV self-test kits to expand access to confidential and convenient testing; ➡️Encouraging correct and consistent condom use and other HIV prevention measures; ➡️Providing information on treatment adherence, viral suppression, and healthy living for people living with HIV; ➡️Addressing HIV-related #stigma and discrimination through community dialogue and peer-led education. During the campaign, HIV self-test kits supported by Abbott were distributed to eligible community members, enabling individuals to know their HIV status in a private and convenient manner and facilitating timely linkage to health services when needed. Through awareness sessions, peer-led discussions, and community mobilization activities, tea estate workers, adolescents, young women, discordant couples, and other community members received accurate information on HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment services. The campaign also strengthened understanding of the role of communities in supporting treatment adherence and reducing stigma and discrimination. Key Achievements: ✅12,500 tea estate workers and community members reached with HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment messages. ✅4,500 HIV self-test kits distributed, expanding access to community-based HIV testing services. ✅250,000 condoms distributed to support safer sexual practices and prevent new HIV infections. ✅Increased awareness and demand for HIV testing and early diagnosis among tea plantation communities. ✅Strengthened referrals and linkage to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. ✅Enhanced knowledge on treatment adherence, viral suppression, and healthy living among beneficiaries. ✅Improved community engagement in addressing HIV-related stigma and discrimination. ✅Strengthened collaboration among tea factory management, health facilities, local authorities, community leaders, and HIV response stakeholders. These achievements were made possible through the dedication of RRP staff, trained peer facilitators, and community ambassadors who worked closely with tea plantation communities to ensure that essential HIV information and services reached those most in need. The campaign was reflecting a shared commitment to sustaining Rwanda's progress toward HIV epidemic control by expanding access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services for vulnerable and priority populations. Together, we continue to empower communities to know their status, access lifesaving services, reduce stigma, and contribute to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. #HIVAwareness #HIVSelfTesting #KnowYourStatus #HIVPrevention #CommunityHealth #EndingAIDS #RRPPlus #RBC #Abbott #Rwanda @RwandaHealth @UNAIDSRwanda @Rwanda_CCM @RwandaYouthArts @Rwanda_Edu @WVRwanda @giz_rwanda @PlanRwanda @ahfrwanda @dreamvillage6 @unicefrw @WHORwanda @sfhRwanda @AmahoroR @uphls @InterfaithRda @ITPCglobal @gnpplus @afrocab_hiv @iasociety @nsanzimanasabin @mutambukaDeo @JNdayizigiye @CMuvunyi @TuyishimeAlbert @BrianChirombo @RichardAmenyah @AndrewGasoziNtw @HindHassan_ @RwMountainTea

Karin Hatzold Dr. Karin Hatzold PSI Global presents an HIV Self-Testing Investment Framework, highlighting how investments in HIV self-testing drive impact far beyond diagnosis from increased treatment uptake and prevention access to stronger health systems, greater equity, and healthier communities. @SelfCare4UHC @floriako @SboNkosiZA

"We stand at a pivotal moment. The Global AIDS Strategy 2026–2031 offers a historic opportunity to embrace self-care as the foundation for genuine transformation. It serves as a pathway to innovation, advancing differentiated service delivery (DSD) through optimised treatment, prevention and point-of-care diagnostics that empower informed decision-making. Investing in self-care strengthens health systems." - GNP CO-ED @floriako message at the @SelfCare4UHC self-care conversation @SboNkosiZA

#WHO definition of self-care: "The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider". - Sarah Onyango from @SelfCare4UHC gives an introduction to self-care and why it is essential. @floriako @SboNkosiZA

Reclaiming the Table: Self-Care at the 2026 HIV HLM webinar is live now! Join the conversation: bit.ly/4eTPgQW @floriako @SboNkosiZA @SelfCare4UHC

🚨WEBINAR ALERT🚨: On 3rd June 2026, @gnpplus through @floriako will be speaking at a webinar by @SelfCare4UHC to discuss the role of #selfcare in the HIV movement and why it must remain a priority in discussions leading up to the 2026 #UNHLM HIV/AIDS. You can register and join the conversation here: bit.ly/4eTPgQW #PLHIVLeadersNow #selfcare @SboNkosiZA

Thank you for inviting me @NEPHAKKENYA & for your leadership on Self care & self reliance for PLHIV viral suppression; #uequalsu The most powerful answer I heard to the question “What does self care mean to you” in Swahili. “Kwangu Mimi, Self Care ni Kujipenda, kujilinda na kujitunza, nikimeza Dawa zangu” 🎉 #PLHIVleadersNow @SboNkosiZA @NJotwoma @gnpplus

💙 SELF-CARE IS POWER 💙 Knowing your status, taking your treatment, prioritizing your mental health, and living healthy is not just self-care — it’s self-love. 🌍 #SelfCare #UequalsU #EndStigma #HealthForAll @UNAIDS @NASCOP @MinistryofHEALTH @gnpplus @AfricaCDC @NEPHAKKENYA

At the partners forum Dr. Mulwa Head Nascop has assured the PLHIV community that AHD, paediatric HIV and multisectorialism are covered in the Common African Position. "My work is to make your work easier" @NASCOP @MOH_Kenya @UNAIDS @afrocab_hiv @gnpplus @CHAI_health @AfricaCDC

At the partners forum Dr. Angela - Director, Partnership Planning & Resource Mobilization has assured the PLHIV community that NSDCC will support the selfcare program. #SELFCARE @nsdcc_kenya @NASCOP @MOH_Kenya @afrocab_hiv @gnpplus @KenyaRedCross @Amref_Kenya @UNAIDS_Kenya

Ongoing partners forum on Community-Led responses to sustainability HIV Epidemic control in Kenya. #SELFCARE #AHD @afrocab_hiv @CHAI_health @AYARHEP_KENYA @gnpplus @NASCOP @MOH_Kenya @KenyaSRHR @KenyaRedCross @Amref_Kenya @UNAIDS_Kenya @AfricaCDC @Leanonmek

What does sustainable HIV integration look like in practice? Today’s #WHA79 discussion hosted by @gnpplus, @CoalitionPlus, @ippf and @iasociety will feature country experiences and practical approaches to sustaining people-centred HIV services amid shifting funding realities. @floriako will be speaking and adding valuable insight into the conversation 📍 @WHO Headquarters, Geneva Zoom 🗓 Thursday, 21 May 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:20 CEST #GNPatWHA79 #CommunityLeadership

✨ Day 2 of our #Yerevan #IASEdFund meeting is underway! We dive into IP, innovation & access to HIV medicines, then shift into a Creation Lab to turn Day 1 evidence into plans for diagnosis, OST sustainability, community leadership, anti-discrimination & sustainable financing!

This week @gnpplus is at #WHA79, starting off this Monday @floriako is speaking at “Smart Financing and Integrated Care as Pathways to People-Centred Universal Health Coverage". 📍Auditorium de la Pastorale 🕥 10:30AM–12:00PM CEST If you're in Geneva, join us alongside @PATHtweets @CSOs4UHC @Amref_Worldwide as we push for people-centred health systems. #PLHIVLeadersNow #GNPatWHA79