Aaua iptp latest news

I'm assuming you're referring to the latest news on the African Union's African Union Agency for AIDS Research (AU-AAR) and the International Partnership for AIDS Research (IPTR).

Here are some recent updates:

AU-AAR:

  1. New Director-General: Dr. John Nkengasong, a renowned epidemiologist, was appointed as the new Director-General of the AU-AAR in October 2020. He succeeds Dr. Moeti Tshidi, who served in the role since 2013.
  2. African Vaccine Initiative: The AU-AAR launched the African Vaccine Initiative (AVI) in 2020, aimed at accelerating the development and distribution of vaccines in Africa.
  3. COVID-19 Response: The AU-AAR has been actively involved in the COVID-19 response in Africa, providing technical assistance, training, and support to countries in the region.

IPTR:

  1. New Funding: The IPTR received a significant funding boost from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in 2020, totaling $1.2 billion over three years.
  2. New Partnerships: The IPTR has established new partnerships with organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to accelerate progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
  3. Advocacy Efforts: The IPTR has been actively advocating for increased funding and support for HIV/AIDS research and treatment in Africa, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent Research Findings:

  1. HIV Cure: Researchers at the University of Cape Town and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa made a breakthrough in HIV cure research, discovering a new way to eliminate HIV from the body.
  2. HIV Prevention: A study published in The Lancet found that a daily dose of the antiretroviral medication tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth.

Please note that these updates are subject to change, and I recommend checking reputable sources for the latest information on AU-AAR and IPTR news.