OVERVIEW

4th African Workshop on Women & HIV 2027 is organized by Virology Education | Academic Medical Education (VE / AME) and will be held from Feb 25 - 26, 2027 in Lusaka, Zambia.

Description:
This exciting initiative is a regional workshop paired to the annual “International Workshop on Women & HIV”. It is an outstanding opportunity for both local and international healthcare providers, researchers, government, industry, and community representatives to discuss and further increase their knowledge on the issues related to HIV and women living in Africa.

The primary purpose of this workshop is to support changes that will provide a better quality of life for women living with HIV and reduce HIV transmissions in the region. This year’s program will explore how language shapes stigma, the role of communities and the engagement of men in empowering women, and the intersection of digital spaces and adolescent mental health. It will further delve into ways to improve quality of life beyond clinical treatment, strengthen the integration of HIV care into broader healthcare services, and ensure the continuity of service delivery amid ongoing funding challenges.

The format of the workshop enables attendees to learn from renowned HIV experts, participate in interactive skills-building sessions, and discuss challenges, gaps, and opportunities for further learning and research. It also provides a forum for early-career investigators to present their research and to personally meet with experts they view as mentors and inspiration for their work.

Meeting Objectives:

Facilitate an unbiased and scientific knowledge exchange regarding Women & HIV, and encourage early-career investigators to actively partake in the workshop.
Summarize and promote the current state of science and best practices in the care of women living with HIV, with a focus on stigma reduction, community engagement, and successful integration of services into broader healthcare systems.
Foster new and lasting cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations between researchers, healthcare providers, and women with lived experience, aiming to improve quality of life of women living with HIV.