Recently Aidsfonds hosted two highly exciting 60-minutes panel-discussions as part of the NL4Cure Spring Symposium 2023. During the 2 webinars we discussed how researchers, communities and other stakeholders from high income countries can work equitably with low- and middle-income countries in the interests of finding an HIV cure for all.
Remko van Leeuwen, strategic advisor for HIV cure studies at Aidsfonds was joined by co-host Jessica Salzwedel from AVAC and Cynthia Lungu from the Erasmus MC HIV Eradication Group. Together they explored with two panels of scientific experts and members from affected communities which integrated interventions are needed to achieve durable HIV control. Additionally, during the webinar, they explored the contextual barriers, facilitators, and perspectives of stakeholders for implementation, so that Africa is not left behind as HIV cure research becomes mainstream in richer parts of the world.
Our response to Dutch coalition agreement: reclaim leadership role in sexual health
Our response to Dutch coalition agreement: reclaim leadership role in sexual health
Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland responds positively to the Dutch coalition agreement presented on Friday, January 30 by D66, VVD and CDA. In particular, the additional investments in international cooperation and the increased focus on prevention in healthcare are important steps forward. The organisation stresses that this is the moment for the government to reclaim the Netherlands’ leadership role in sexual health, both nationally and internationally.
Brussels Metro Campaign Calls on EU to Invest €800M in the Global Fund to Save Lives
Brussels Metro Campaign Calls on EU to Invest €800M in the Global Fund to Save Lives
This week, commuters across the Brussels metro are invited to reflect on the real-world impact of global health investment. A commitment from the European Commission of €800 million to the Global Fund could help save up to 1.2 million lives - roughly equivalent to the entire population of Brussels - making clear how vast and human the impact of this investment would be in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The campaign is led by Friends of the Global Fund Europe, ONE Campaign, Alliance for Public Health, Global Health Advocates, and Aidsfonds, as part of a broader joint appeal endorsed by 330 organisations across Europe and beyond. Together, they are calling on the European Commission to demonstrate leadership in global health by committing €800 million to the Global Fund ahead of its next Board meeting in February.
