The Association of Support in the Development of Activities of Population (ASDAP) is a Malian public health NGO working in 25 health districts within 5 regions throughout Mali and in the District of Bamako. We work diligently to develop and carry out programs and projects for health, population, and nutrition. Our headquarters is located in Commune VI in Bamako, to the south of the city.
Our mission is to promote the participative development of Mali. For over 16 years, we have been working diligently to gain the confidence and respect of our communities. We are actively involved in the dialogue concerning health on a national level, assisting in the formation, the implementation, the monitoring, and the evaluation of Mali’s health policies.November_10_bball_team.bmp
Our fields of expertise include: infant survival, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, the promotion for the abandonment of female genital mutilation, the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and STIs, nutrition, food security, the promotion and protection of women’s and children’s rights, the reinforcement of health systems.
Hepatitis and PWID/harm reduction
11:35 – 11:40
Chair: WHO – Intro and set the scene.
11:40 – 11:55
Co-chair: EMCDDA – Monitoring viral hepatitis elimination among PWID in Europe.
11:55 – 12:00
ID 29: Ema Pos (not yet registered)
Title: If the mountain won’t come to Mohammed: lessons from a decentralized Infectious Disease consultation.
12:05 – 12:10
ID 152: Brian Conway (Registered in person)
Title: Community Pop-up Clinic: Cascade of Care and HCV Treatment of Vancouver’s inner-city PWID Populations.
12:10 – 12:15
ID 212: Jasmine West (not yet registered)
Title: From lived experience to lived expertise: a syndemic approach.
12:15 – 12:20
ID: 299 Mercy Nyakowa (Registered in person)
Title: HCV and HBV prevalence and associated risk factors among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in Kenya
12:20 – 12:25
ID: 133 Nalinikanta Rajkumar (Registered in person)
Title: Rapid regimen of HBV vaccination: Does it work for high risk groups?
12:25 – 12:30
Q&A and closing remarks
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effective case finding strategies
Supported by Vir Biotechnology, Inc
During this session you will hear from hepatitis Delta expert, Dr. Maria Buti, and a patient who has lived with hepatitis Delta in a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Carey Hwang, Chief Medical Officer (interim) of Vir Biotechnology. This panel will inform perspectives on patient needs, opportunities for enhanced screening, and strengthening linkages to care.
Session Agenda
14:40 – 14:45
Panel overview and introductions facilitated by Dr Carey Hwang (Vir Biotechnology)
14:45 – 15:05
Panel discussion: Dr Maria Buti (University Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Spain), Milanka Barbosa, Dr Carey Hwang (Chief Medical Officer interim), Vir Biotechnology
15:05 – 15:10
Final remarks and close
