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Apr 9, 2026 | News
Reproductive justice – the right to have children or not have them, in a safe environment – plays an important role in each person’s health and quality of life. In sub-Saharan Africa, rates of undesired pregnancy among young women are higher than in other regions of...
Mar 28, 2026 | News, Stories from the Field
Cervical cancer, the fourth most-common cancer in women, is a devastating disease – especially because it is highly preventable and curable if caught early. Visual inspection with acetic acid is a primary screening method that can be integrated into routine outpatient...
Mar 25, 2026 | News, Stories from the Field
Foodborne disease outbreaks pose significant threats to people around the world, causing illness, death, and economic losses. Outbreaks can be caused by contamination from a wide variety of pathogens – including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria – and may occur...
Mar 13, 2026 | News
New commentary published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society looks at the promise and the challenges of integration of HIV care into primary care services In a new commentary published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society, Wafaa El-Sadr, MD,...
Mar 9, 2026 | News
(Photo by Artur Francisco for ICAP) Men, and particularly young men, in sub-Saharan Africa continue to lag behind women in HIV testing and awareness of their status, according to a new study by researchers from ICAP at Columbia University. The findings underscore the...
Feb 18, 2026 | News, Stories from the Field
In the West African nation of Sierra Leone, the stage is being set for a major survey to gauge the status of the HIV epidemic. The 2026 Sierra Leone Population-based HIV Impact Assessment –known as SiLPHIA 2026 – is a household-based survey that will assess the...