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“My journey of overcoming adversity is a source of inspiration for other young people.” Sérgio Gemusse Sérgio Gemusse, shared his story at a health fair conducted in the neighborhood of Molutasse, Alto Molócuè District. 

“I took the initiative to adopt PrEP to avoid contracting the HIV virus.” Arlinda Wilson

“PrEP helped me envision a brighter future for my son. Without hesitating, I made the choice to embrace it. I will do whatever it takes to ensure my baby is born healthy,” Jolinda Davane, Morrumbala District, Zambézia Province.

Adapted from the special June 2023 edition of FGH Breves, the official newsletter of Friends in Global Health, in celebration of Pride Month.

The VUMC/FGH Evaluations team presented results from various program evaluation projects at the 12th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Brisbane, Australia, July 23-26, 2023.  The FGH Evaluations Department is comprised of a team of researchers and analysts who conduct HIV/AIDS program evaluations and research studies, and shares results with partners and policymakers to guide future interventions. 

“Because of antiretroviral treatment, I'm still alive and able to take care of my children. I want to advise everyone in HIV care and treatment to follow the recommendations of their healthcare providers.” Amélia Francisco, Namacurra District.

The VUMC/FGH team presented results from various program evaluation projects at the 17th INTEREST Conference (held in-person in Maputo, Mozambique and virtually) on May 9-12, 2023.  The team presented on four abstracts accepted as poster presentations, led by FGH’s Evaluations Director, Dr. Caroline De Schacht, Technical Director, Dr. José Tique, and Evaluations Manager, Dr. Celso Belo, as well as five abstracts accepted for inclusion in the conference abstract book.

VUMC/FGH participated in and presented at the Jornadas de Saúde da Região Centro (Central Region Health Conference) held October 27-29, 2022 in Tete City, Tete, Mozambique. The conference’s Scientific Programme (in Portuguese) is available here.

INTEREST 2022 The VUMC/FGH team presented results from various program evaluation projects at the 16th INTEREST Conference (held in-person in Kampala, Uganda and virtually) on May 10-13, 2022. The team presented on six abstracts accepted as poster presentations, led by FGH’s Evaluations Director, Caroline De Schacht, MD, MSc, PhD, Evaluations Manager, Celso Belo, MD, MMSc, Senior Evaluations Officer, Carlota Fonseca, and Provincial Evaluations Coordinator, Paula Paulo.