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02/05/2026
YMHAZ at the Strategic HIV Prevention Dialogue
This week, YMHAZ joined UNAIDS Zambia and Ascend Futures Foundation for a key meeting focused on strengthening civil society engagement for equitable HIV prevention in Zambia.
The dialogue brought stakeholders together to discuss access and readiness for lenacapavir, and opportunities within the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8), keeping community voices at the center of the HIV response.
During our contribution, we reflected on where we’ve come from. We celebrated moments like the ABC health messages, _Abstinence iliche!_, and how they shaped the lives of many young people. Today, with government and cooperating partners, we are seeing remarkable strides. The introduction of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR), Cab-LA, and long-acting injectable PrEP (LEN) marks a huge milestone in expanding prevention choices.
We used this platform to push key asks from young people with lived experience for fast-track inclusion in GC8:
👉Scale up and allocate budget for the full range of HIV prevention options
👉Ensure meaningful youth participation of young people with lived experience at all levels
👉Utilize digital and social media platforms to reach and engage our peers and the underserved communities
👉Strengthen community-led data systems for effective accountability and policy reform
Let communities lead!
As we advance, centering young people with lived experience is not negotiable. It is essential for an effective, country-owned HIV response.
Thank you to UNAIDS Zambia and Ascend Futures Foundation for convening this space. Together with our partners, we keep pushing for choice, voice, and equity.
Ministry of Health Zambia
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council Zambia
UNDP Zambia
Lusaka City Council
People in Need Zambia
HEP Initiative Zambia
AHF Zambia
World Hepatitis Alliance
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to pass through the YMHAZ stand at the World Hepatitis Summit 2026 in Bangkok! Organized by World Hepatitis Alliance
From meaningful conversations to shared experiences, your presence truly made our exhibition space come alive. It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate individuals and partners who believe in the power of community-led and youth-driven responses.
A special thank you to those who expressed interest in supporting and collaborating with our work we see you, and we deeply appreciate your commitment.
🤝 We will be reaching out soon to continue these important conversations and explore how we can work together to strengthen impact on the ground.
We can safely say we represented Zambia very well with HEP Initiative Zambia
Ministry of Health Zambia
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council Zambia
UNAIDS Zambia
UNDP Zambia
People in Need Zambia
Lusaka City Council
AHF Zambia
Ascend Futures Foundation
Together, we are building momentum towards “Elimination for everyone, everywhere, right now!”and it starts with all of us.
17/04/2026
It’s today 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Join us at University Teaching Hospital- Adult Hospital for the launch of PrEP ring
15/04/2026
Zambia 🇿🇲 are you ready to put a ring on it 💐❤️
Get in touch with us to learn more about the PrEP Ring
Ministry of Health Zambia
UNAIDS Zambia
People in Need Zambia
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council Zambia
GIZ Zambia
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