Africa's defining moment: the time to lead the HIV response is now
For decades, external actors, such as donors, funders, and implementing partners, have shaped Africa's HIV response. Although this strategy has saved millions of lives, it entrenched dependency, leaving Africa vulnerable to global donors' shifting priorities. With declining HIV funding and competing global crises, Africa must rise to lead its response.
Authors
- Izukanji Sikazwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3898-2607)
- Robb Sheneberger
- Sasha Stevenson
- Magda Robalo
- Pierre MʼPelé
- Mumbi Chola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6488-113X)
- Pokuaa Oduro-Bonsrah
- M. Chakroun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7633-5523)
- Yvette Raphael
- Alex Coutinho
- Michel Sidibé
- Damaris Nyamweya
- Sesupo Makakole Nene
- John Ataguba
- Jekwu Ozoemene
Institutions
- Manitoba Health (CA)
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (ZM)
- Bandim Health Project (GW)
- Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ET)
- AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (NG)
- Lagos State Health Service Commission (NG)
- Section27 (ZA)
- Hospital Fatuma Bourguiba Monastir (TN)
- University of Manitoba (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Lancet Global Health
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00102-0
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.17
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation