Stories from the Field
Jul 8, 2022 | Stories from the Field
Dancile Habarugira, a 37-year-old farmer, recalls the first time she heard of the mentor mother program ICAP supports as a member of the RISE consortium in Burundi. It was during a routine antiretroviral therapy (ART) visit with her health care provider at the Mukenke...
Jun 26, 2022 | Stories from the Field
Three out of every four new or emerging infectious diseases in people come from animals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In response, ICAP has been emphasizing a One Health approach that encourages collaborative efforts of experts working...
Jun 26, 2022 | Stories from the Field
At the Mbabane Regional Hospital HIV clinic in Eswatini, Bongiwe Matsebula, RN, nurse, and ICAP surveillance officer fills out an online screening form for a patient. Machawe Nkwanyana, the patient, is a 27-year-old man eager to know his COVID-19 status. Even though...
Mar 25, 2022 | News, Stories from the Field
Since April 2021, ICAP has supported the rollout of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication in eight key population (KP) group drop-in centers across Sierra Leone. ICAP, in collaboration with selected KP-led civil society organizations, worked to initially enroll...
Jan 12, 2022 | Stories from the Field
For community members in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a project to expand HIV health and social assistance services is bringing innovative preventive care to people at risk for HIV. With the support of ICAP, the Almaty Model of HIV Epidemic Control project introduced a new...
Dec 20, 2021 | Stories from the Field
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated every year from November 18 to 24 to create awareness about the health threats of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Eswatini, ICAP has been supporting the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini through the...
