Senegal ranks second globally in scientific contributions to AFRAVIH 2026, affirming leadership against HIV
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Senegal has achieved a significant scientific milestone at AFRAVIH 2026, held from May 4 to 7 in Lausanne, by ranking second worldwide in the number of scientific contributions. The Senegalese delegation, led by the National Council for the Fight Against AIDS, presented 93 accepted scientific abstracts, placing the country behind Cameroon 193 contributions and ahead of France 91 contributions. This performance underscores Senegal's consistent presence among the top two contributors at AFRAVIH conferences since 2018. The National Council for the Fight Against AIDS has supported this through initiatives such as scientific writing training, national data utilization, and organizing scientific days on HIV. The presented research covers critical areas including HIV and hepatitis B elimination, diagnostic and treatment innovations, maternal and child health, screening strategies, retention in care, PrEP, and sexually transmitted infections. This participation highlights a multisectoral effort and reinforces Senegal's role as a key player in the global response to HIV, emphasizing innovation, evidence-based data, and equity to enhance intervention effectiveness.
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