PEPFAR Science Summit 2021
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Uganda held its second annual Science Summit February 1 to disseminate recent and ongoing HIV and TB-related research from Uganda under the theme “Consolidating and Protecting Uganda’s Progress Toward Epidemic Control.”
Summit Objectives:
- To disseminate recent and ongoing HIV- and TB-related research from Uganda (PEPFAR-funded and non-PEPFAR funded)
- To discuss implications for national program and other planning (e.g. PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP2020), and the Global Fund)
Participants: U.S. government (CDC, USAID) and implementing partners, Uganda Ministry of Health, civil society partners, development partners, and other researchers.
The summit featured four sessions and each session consisted of a set of multiple five-minute presentations followed by Q&A/discussion led by session chairs or cochairs from PEPFAR and/or Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
SUMMIT AGENDA: 2nd Annual PEPFAR Science Summit 01 FEB 2021
SUMMIT REPORT: PEPFAR SCIENCE SUMMIT 2021 Final Report 23FEB2021
Note: All presentations below have been shared with the consent of the presenter. Those without links are not available to be shared with the public at this time.
List of Presentations by Session
Session #1: HIV Prevention
- HIV Prevention Trials Network Study 084 Cabotegravir For Long-Acting PrEP | Juliet Mpendo | International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
- Data-Driven HIV Prevention Among Young Adults In Uganda: Development Of A Customized HIV Risk Self-Assessment Tool | Agnes Kiragga | Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
- Utilising Peer Led PrEP Delivery To Optimise PrEP Retention At TASO Soroti During The COVID-19 Lockdown In Uganda | Ronald Opito | The AIDS Support Organization (TASO)
- Association between DREAMS interventions and HIV risk behaviors of young women’s male sex partners in Rakai, Uganda | Absalom Ssettuba | Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
- Localizing KP Services: Increasing Uptake And Retention For HIV Services Among Key And Priority Populations In Slum Settings: Experiences From Tororo District, Uganda | Godfrey Muzaaya | IntraHealth – Uganda
- Evaluation Of Factors Influencing Uptake Of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Amongst Males In The Pivot Age Group (15-29 Years) In East Central Uganda | Keith Baleeta | Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (RHITES-EC/URC)
Session #2: TB, Advanced HIV And Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- High-Dose Rifapentine W/ Or W/O Moxifloxacin For Shortening TB Treatment In Drug-Susceptible TB TBTC Study 31/A5349 | Grace Muzanyi | Uganda-Case Western Reserve University Research Collaboration, Kampala, Uganda
- Use Of Virtual- And Community- Delivery Platforms To Prevent MDR-TB Treatment Interruption During The National COVID-19 Response: Lessons From Uganda | Kenneth Mutesasira | Defeat TB Project
- A Prospective Cohort Study Of Outcomes For Isoniazid Prevention Therapy: A Nested Study From A National QI Collaborative In Uganda | Simon Sensalire | Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in Northern Uganda (RHITES-N, Acholi) Activity
- Advanced Disease In AFRICOS | Hannah Kibuuka | Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
- The Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevalence Study (STIPS) | Ronald M. Galiwango | Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Session #3: HIV Treatment Optimization
- High-dose Rifapentine w/ or w/o Moxifloxacin for Shortening TB Treatment in Drug-susceptible TB TBTC Study 31/A5349 | Dr Grace Muzanyi | Uganda-Case Western Reserve University Research Collaboration
- The RAPID-VL Study: Optimizing Viral Load Monitoring and Outcomes ror High-Risk Populations | Asiphas Owaraganise | Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Viral Load Non-Suppression Following Intensive Adherence Counselling Among Virally Non-Suppressed HIV Infected Adults In Uganda: A Retrospective Cohort Study | Josephine Nakakande | Mildmay – Uganda
- Improving Documentation And Access To ART Dispensed For Patients Unable To Reach Their Parent Facilities Due To COVID-19 Restrictions In East Central Uganda | Peter Niwagaba | Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (RHITES-EC)
- Harmonizing Community Worker (CW) Remuneration In Uganda: Results From A PEPFAR Implementing Partners Assessment | Pauline K. Okello | USAID-funded Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) Activity
Session #4: Pediatric and Maternal HIV
- Once Daily Dolutegravir In Young People Vs Standard Therapy: ODYSSEY Study | Cissy Kityo | Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
- Data Triangulation Across Sources To Inform PMTCT Program Outcomes (PMTCT-Impact Evaluation) | Linda Nabitaka | AIDS Control Program-Ministry of health Uganda
- High Levels Of Drug-Resistant HIV-1 Among Newly Diagnosed Antiretroviral Treatment Naïve Infants In Uganda | Juliet Asio | Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
- Paediatric ART Regimen Optimisation In The Midst Of Global Supply Chain Challenges | Samuel Balyejjusa | USAID-funded Uganda Strengthening Supply Chain Systems (SSCS)
