Request for Proposals: Africa REACH National Grants Programme.
Africa REACH is opening the next round of its National Grants Program, inviting community- and youth-led organisations to submit proposals focused on advancing sustained domestic f
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Africa REACH Announces Breakthrough $800 000 Grant from Gilead Sciences to Empower Youth in HIV Response.
Africa REACH has secured $800 000 in new funding from Gilead Sciences, a landmark investment that arrives at a decisive moment in the fight against HIV/AIDS. With youth infections
Empowering African Women from the Start: Integrating HIV Prevention into the First Bonds of Life
The theme for PAWD 2025, “Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women through Reparations”, reminds us of the critical need to address systemic social and economic
A Momentous Step Forward: Africa Unveils Triple Elimination Plan to Protect Mothers and Children.
From 21-23 July 2025, health experts, government leaders, advocates and civil society convened in Kampala, Uganda for a landmark event: the first high-level continental meeting on
Ghana’s Renewed Push for Domestic Health Financing: Building a Sustainable Path to Universal Health Coverage.
In recent years, Ghana has taken bold steps toward strengthening its health financing framework, aligning with the broader continental call for domestic resource mobilisation and d
Ending Paediatric AIDS in the DRC: A Renewed Commitment to Domestic Leadership and Investment.
Rwanda is proving that sustainable health financing is not just aspirational, it is achievable! With declining global health support and abrupt funding cuts from major donors Afric
Africa REACH Attends the Annual ViiV Healthcare Breakthrough Partnership Meeting in Cameroon.
From 3-5 June 2025, Africa REACH joined regional and global partners in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the annual ViiV Healthcare Breakthrough Partnership Meeting. The gathering brought t
Rwanda’s Domestic Commitment to Health: Investing in a Future Beyond Aid.
Rwanda is proving that sustainable health financing is not just aspirational, it is achievable! With declining global health support and abrupt funding cuts from major donors Afric
A First of Many: Africa-Made HIV Medicines Signal a New Era in Health Sovereignty.
In May 2025, a significant milestone was reached in Africa’s health sovereignty journey: for the first time in its history, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malari
Zambia’s Health Financing Reforms: On the Path to Abuja.
Until recently, Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) faced systemic gaps in health financing governance. Through support from the Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project, i
Malawi’s Health Renaissance: Advancing Domestic Resource Mobilization for Sustainable Health Financing.
Malawi is making significant strides in prioritising health within its national agenda. The 2024/25 fiscal year marks a historic shift as the government allocates a substantial por
Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Focus: Spotlight on the Africa Leadership Meeting (ALM) – Investing in Health.
In February 2019, a defining moment in Africa’s health financing journey was born. The African Union, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, convened the inaugural Africa
Africa Must Act Now: Domestic Resource Mobilisation for HIV in the Face of a Funding Freeze.
At the recent International Steering Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa, President of both the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) and ICASA 2025, made an ur
South Africa at a Crossroads: A Call for Self-Reliance in a Shifting Funding Landscape.
In March 2025, the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola, made headlines for his speech in Parliament, on the “Motion: USA decisio
Turning the Tide: Africa CDC’s Strategy to Fill Health Funding Gaps is a Call for Sustained Domestic Action, Not Charity.
Africa CDC’s message is unequivocal: Africa must step up domestic financing for health. While global partners continue to play a vital role, only two AU Member States currently m
Strengthening Partnerships to End AIDS in Children: Joint Leadership Council and Friends & Partners Meeting.
On 27 March 2025, Africa REACH hosted a strategic virtual convening that brought together members of the Leadership Council and Friends & Partners Group (FPG). The meeting marked a
Nigeria’s Proactive Response to USAID Funding Freeze: A Model for Sustainable Health Financing.
In February 2025, Nigerian officials launched a multi-ministerial committee tasked with developing a transition and sustainability plan for health programs previously supported by
The Role of the African Union in Sustained Domestic Financing for Health:
The adoption of the AU Roadmap to 2030 & Beyond signals a new era in Africa’s health financing agenda. However, the work is far from over. It is now up to governments, policymake
Best Practices in Domestic Resource Mobilisation: How Botswana Leverages its Natural Wealth for Health
When we talk about health financing in Africa, the conversation often centres on external funding. While international investment plays a significant role, there are powerful examp
There has never been a more urgent time for Domestic Resource Mobilisation than now!
The recent US funding freeze has revealed a critical gap in Africa’s HIV response- a gap that cannot be ignored any longer. An article by award-winning journalist and Africa REAC
Request for Proposals: National Grants Programme Phase II
Africa REACH is inviting proposals from organisations based in South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire that are working on evidence-based advocacy for access to long-acting options for HI
Press Release: European Commission authorises ViiV Healthcare’s long-acting injectable Vocabria + Rekambys for HIV treatment in adolescents.
ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, today announced that the European Commission has authorised Voca
UHC Day 2024 Webinar: Ensuring sustained financial support to the HIV response via domestic funding in Africa.
On 12 December 2024, in commemoration of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, Africa REACH and AIDS Healthcare Foundation Africa (AHF Africa) co-hosted a high-impact webinar addres
Africa REACH Newsletter – Latest Updates & Advocacy Highlights
Africa REACH Newsletter – Latest Updates & Advocacy Highlights for November 2024.
Africa REACH Launches Friends and Partners Group at the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV 2024
Africa REACH recently launched its Friends and Partners Group (FPG) on the margins of the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV, held in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop
Africa REACH at the 2024 ViiV Pediatric Breakthrough Partnership Meeting
In September 2024, Africa REACH had the opportunity to participate in the annual ViiV Pediatric Breakthrough Partnership Meeting in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, from 16–19 September
Africa REACH Shares Call to Action at AU Ministerial Meeting: Advancing the Fight to End AIDS in Children
The Africa REACH Call to Action on Ending AIDS in Children in Africa is a collaboration between African-led and African-based organizations, aimed at reigniting the conversation on
Implementing Adolescent Health Services at the Facility Level
With support from Africa REACH, Latkings conducted a stakeholders' meeting graced by diverse partners such Pastors, Teachers, policy makers, facility personnel, beneficiaries, foot
Latkings Outreach Advocates conduct feasibility studies at Adolescent Friendly Spaces
Embarking on a mission for change, Latkings Advocates delved into the heart of Zambia's youth health landscape. From scrutinizing government policies to hands-on exploration of ado
Latkings Advocacy Team Addresses Non-Adherence in Adolescents
On 17th October, 2023, the Latkings Advocacy Team visited Chipata Level One Hospital and met with local adolescents to discuss and learn about the challenges young people face in