More than a Million Ukrainians Tested for HIV Thanks to HealthLink Project
Over the past 7 years, one of the country’s largest projects, HealthLink, was being implemented, providing Ukrainians with the opportunity to get tested for HIV and start treatment free of charge, quickly and safely. Overcoming numerous challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Alliance for Public Health and […]
A new program to introduce a new method of pre-exposure prophylaxis for hiv infection has been launched in Ukraine
A program to introduce an innovative method of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection has been launched in Ukraine – long-acting injectable cabotegravir, which, if used in accordance with medical recommendations, protects against HIV infection through sexual contact by 99%.
Empowering Communities to Fight Hepatitis C: A new project in Nigeria
Alliance for Public Health and CoAct are pleased to be technical partners for the Unitaid-funded Hepatitis C project for the period 2023-2026. This project is part of a consortium led by Frontline AIDS and aims to implement innovative research on community-based hepatitis C treatment models and care and support services in Nigeria.
Undeterred: Andriy Lemak’s Journey After War Injuries
Andriy Lemak, 48, and his wife Liuba are from the Carpathian mountains in west Ukraine. Andriy is a Boiko – one of three ethnic groups from this region. A builder by trade, he joined up in February 2022 to fight with the 24th Mechanized Brigade. The couple have three children. This is Andriy’s third rehab. […]
2024 World TB Day in War-Torn Ukraine: a Story of Resilience
March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day, and for the third year in a row, Ukraine marks it under the shadow of Russia’s brutal war. Despite the devastation – destroyed medical facilities, housing infrastructure, mass population displacement of both civilians and healthcare workers, blackouts, and countless hours spent in bomb shelters – Alliance for Public Health […]
How war inspires women to realize themselves in the humanitarian field
On the eve of March 8 – International Day of Struggle for Women’s Rights – we want to support Ukrainian women who, during this devastating war, began to implement changes in Ukraine and became its strong rear. Successful women are always inspiring: self-confident, strong, and independent. Every day, we see them around us, so fragile […]
First habilitation center for veterans and civilians affected by war opens in Ukraine
“HAB | Lviv Habilitation Center” will open in Lviv on March 7. This is an initiative of the Alliance for Public Health in cooperation with the National Rehabilitation Center UNBROKEN. “HAB | Lviv Habilitation Center” is a transitional barrier-free space that provides an opportunity to safely survive the experience of war in order to move […]
The new partnership between Expertise France and Alliance for Public Health aims to support women with drug addiction and victims of violence
On March 4th, the official signing of the agreement for the start of a new project by Expertise France and the Alliance for Public Health Foundation took place. The project aims to provide comprehensive medical and psychosocial support to women with drug addiction under opioid substitution therapy programs, as well as support for victims of […]
Responding to war: adaptation and innovation in Ukrainian public health programmes during conflict
Supporting communities in documenting experiences and solutions Ukrainian state and non-governmental organisations and communities continue to provide crucial services for vulnerable populations in Ukraine, despite Russia’s invasion. Alongside ongoing public health challenges, huge new needs have emerged due to the war that has killed and displaced millions, disrupted supply routes, and destroyed social and medical […]
HIV/AIDS in Ukraine: Two Years of War and the Role of the EU
On February 21, 2023, an important meeting took place in Brussels, organized by the Alliance for Public Health, Aidsfonds, and Friends of the Global Fund Europe. The event began with opening remarks by Serhiy Tereshko, Deputy Representative of Ukraine to the EU. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion on combating HIV/AIDS in […]