Self-care is how individuals protect their own health, prevent disease, and treat illness, both with and without the support of a healthcare provider.

Interventions such as condoms, HIV self-testing, oral PrEP, self-sampling for STIs, and digital solutions have led to a greater configuration of self-led HIV prevention, treatment and care possibilities than ever before. COVID-19 has accelerated and emphasized the need for self-care to meet the needs of people who live with or are at risk of HIV to alleviate an already overburdened healthcare system.

In this dynamic, interactive session, we will explore how different self-care interventions and adaptations have become a critical answer in the health system response to COVID-19 and the potential to transform the HIV response.

Moderator: Andrea Gunawan, Sexual Health Activist and Host of “Real Talks with Andrea”

Panelists: 

• Davina Canagasabey, PATH 
• Filippo Zimbile, Aidsfonds  
• Anderson Langdon, Barbados Family Planning Association 
• Khanyiswa Kwatsha, Wits RHI

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Through this panel discussion, the speakers will explain how self-care has been an integral component of the healthcare system and integrated in HIV response, reshaping how HIV prevention, treatment and care services are provided. 

Moderator: Benjamin Eveslage, FHI 360  

Panelists:  

• Manjulaa Narasimhan, World Health Organization 
• Samit Tandon, ACCELERATE Program, Blue Lotus Advisory
• Mohammed Majam, Wits RHI 

This satellite symposium is hosted by Self-care Trailblazer Group, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, Populations Services International, International Planned Parenthood Federation, PATH, FHI 360, Jhpiego and Aidsfonds