CHAI sessions at International AIDS Society (IAS) 2025

This is the current list of sessions CHAI will participate in at International AIDS Society (IAS) 2025, taking place virtually and in-person in Kigali, Rwanda from July 13 to 17, 2025.

Please also note that this page is continuously being updated as participants and sessions are confirmed. Presentation links will be updated when recordings are available, so check back regularly.

Oral Abstract Sessions

• No retreat, no surrender: Sustaining the HIV response in times of turmoil – Room MH1
  • Assessing the Impact of USG Funding Cuts on Zambia’s HIV Programming: A Retrospective Review of PrEP and VMMC Uptake (2024–2025)
    • CHAI Presenter: Madaliso Silondwa
    • Tuesday, July 15 at 3:23pm CAT / Tuesday, July 15 at 9:23am EDT
    • Authors: Silondwa, B. Longwe, C. Phiri, M. Mulenga, A. Mwamelo, J. Drakes, D. Resar, P. Haimbe, H. Shakwelele, L. Mulenga

• Accelerating integration in a new operating environment – Room MH1
  • Unlocking access to advanced HIV disease care: Lessons from Lesotho’s phased strategy
    • CHAI Presenter: Thatohatsi Sefuthi
    • Wednesday, July 16 at 3:27pm CAT / Wednesday, July 16 at 9:27am EDT

• HIV treatment and prevention in pregnancy – Room MH2
  • Improving data quality as a key strategy towards achieving triple elimination of the vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis in Chikwawa district, Malawi
    • Thursday, July 17 at 12:42pm CAT / Thursday, July 17 at 6:42am EDT
    • Authors: B. Sato, C. Issah, A. Mdolo, B. Gausi, A. Mwansambo, Telela

Satellite Sessions

CHAI-organized and co-organized sessions

• Lives in the balance: Adapting advanced HIV disease programs amid a changing global funding landscape
  • Monday, July 14 at 9:30am CAT / Monday, July 14 at 3:30am EDT

• For this generation and the next: Lessons learned from early adopters of long-acting PrEP to drive sustainable access
  • Tuesday, July 15 at 12:15pm CAT / Tuesday, July 15 at 6:15am EDT

Satellite Sessions with CHAI Presenters

• Leading the way: Rwanda’s groundbreaking achievements in reaching UNAIDS global HIV targets ahead of time
  • Monday, July 14 at 1:00pm CAT / Monday, July 14 at 7:00am EDT
  • CHAI Moderator: Brenda Asiimwe Kateera

• Leadership in action: Strengthening HIV prevention systems and advancing innovation in Malawi
  • Monday, July 14 at 3:00pm CAT / Monday, July 14 at 9:00am EDT
  • CHAI Panelist: Andrews Gunda

• From freeze to forward: Ensuring HIV commodity access and service delivery in a changing funding landscape
  • Tuesday, July 15 at 12:15pm CAT / Tuesday, July 15 at 6:15am EDT
  • CHAI Presenter: Carolyn Amole

• Integrating LA PrEP: Lessons learned and conditions for access
  • Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00pm CAT / Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00pm EDT
  • CHAI Presenter: Carolyn Amole

Plenary Sessions

• Rapporteur report-back session
  • CHAI Presenter: Brenda Asiimwe Kateera

Pre-Conference Sessions

• Expanding PrEP Access: The Role of HIVST in Uptake and Scale-Up
  • Sunday, July 13 at 9:00am –12:45 pm CAT / Sunday, July 13 at 3:00am EDT
  • Host: CHAI, WHO, CIFF, PSI
  • CHAI Moderator: Sarah Jenkins; CHAI Panelist: Christian Stillson

• Building resilience: Strengthening national leadership, integration, and sustainable HIV programs in an era of funding transition
  • Sunday, July 13 at 9am CAT / Sunday, July 13 at 3am EDT
  • Host: Georgetown University and the Government of Malawi
  • CHAI Panelist: Sarah Jenkins

Poster Exhibitions

• Data-driven HIV prevention in Zambia: Prioritizing sub-national high-burden areas for optimized intervention impact
  • CHAI Presenter: Madaliso Silondwa
  • Authors: Silondwa, B. Longwe, N. Soko, H. Mutale, M. Chilembo, N. Nyathi, M. Radebe, P. Haimbe, H. Shakwelele, T. Mwamba

• Curbing HIV Transmission in Malawi by Scaling Long-Acting Injectable PrEP: A Modeling Analysis
  • CHAI Presenter: Confidence Banda
  • Authors: Banda, D. Telela, C. Chavula, L. Mwandira, T. Mwenifumbo, D. Resar, A. Gunda

• High Burden of Mental Health Disorders Among Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV (AYPLHIV) in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
  • CHAI Presenter: Muhammad-Mujtaba Akanmu
  • Authors: M. Akanmu, N. Otubu, O. Adewole, O. Nwobi, V. Nwakolobi, N. Ahmad, A. James, A. Mustapha, J. Drakes, S. Dowling, A. Carmone, C. Amole, O. Fasawe, T. Ojo, E. Duru, R. Oyewole, G. Ogunleye, E. Etiobhio

• Introducing data sheets: Improving HIV data visibility and use for data-driven decision making at sub-national and facility level
  • CHAI Presenter: Mafase Ng’ong’ola Sesani
  • Authors: Ng’ong’ola Sesani, G. Nyirenda, D. Telela, S. Mbiriyawanda, T. Chimphandule, T. Masina, M. Muyaso, P. Nettleton, M. Ginivan, G. Chipendo, L. Mwandira, J. Nkhunga, C. Kachala, F. Bandawe Zintambila, T. Mwenifumbo, A. Gunda

• Market shaping and innovative financing for sustained dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests commodity procurement
  • CHAI Presenter: Chiedozie Nwafor
  • Authors: A.T. Bashorun, Fasawe, O.A. Ijaodola, M. Mobolaji-Bello, C. Nwafor, L. Bwala, E. Neenwi, A. Storey

• Incentivizing PrEP Investment: Analysis of PrEP Budgets in Countries Accessing PrEP Matching Funds in Global Fund Grant Cycle 7
  • CHAI Presenter: Danielle Resar
  • Authors: Resar, A.J. Mwamelo, B. Longwe, M. Honu, C. Obermeyer, C.C. Igbomezie, H. Ingold, M. Rodolph, R. Borain, E. Otobo, T. Vernon, K. Hatzold, S. Jenkins

E-Poster

• Engaging communities in maternal syphilis and HIV co-infection prevention through participatory research: insights from Zambia
  • CHAI Presenter: Miyoba Chipunza
  • Authors: Chipunza, L. Nchimunya, P. Haimbe

• Differentiated service delivery for viral load in Zimbabwe
  • CHAI Presenter: Charity Rutendo Giyava
  • Authors: R. Giyava, T. Maparo, E. Govha, J. Jokwiro, S. Chipuka, C. Mupanguri, T. Apollo, N. Kawaza, A. Kallarakal, C. Chimhundu, Y. Tsai, J.C. Graves, M.L. Prust

• Optimizing HIV Prevention Through Integrated Supervision: A Scalable Approach for Sustainable and Comprehensive Care
  • CHAI Presenter: Japhet Michelo
  • Authors: Chilembo, J. Michelo, B. Longwe, M. Silondwa, T. Mwamba, C. Dube, K. Sampa, E. Musachi, P. Mayeya, H. Shakwelele, P. Haimbe, N. Nyathi, M. Radebe

• Reducing Turnaround Time for Early Infant Diagnosis: The Impact of Point-of-Care Testing Using GeneXpert in Nigeria
  • CHAI Presenter: Ameh Raphael Adole
  • Authors: R. Adole, J. Kama, N. Otubu, N. Adibe, O. Fasawe, T. Anazodo, J. Turtle, M. Bello, A. Bashorun, O. Emmanuel, O. Eberendu

• Impact of the dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests in improving maternal syphilis testing coverage in antenatal care
  • CHAI Presenter: Chiedozie Nwafor
  • Authors: A.T. Bashorun, Fasawe, O.A. Ijaodola, M. Mobolaji-Bello, C. Nwafor, L. Bwala, E. Neenwi, A. Storey

• Scaling HIV testing for adolescents and young people: Does SNS outperform traditional approaches in Zambia?
  • CHAI Presenter: Chavwaluka Musonda
  • Authors: Musonda, N. Mwelwa, B. Michelo, T. Mwamba, P. Haimbe, H. Shakwelele

• Assessing the impact of infant exposure screening on early infant diagnosis uptake
  • CHAI Presenter: Ngozi Adibe
  • Authors: Eberendu, N. Adibe, A. Adole, J. Kama, T. Anazodo, N. Otubu, O. Fasawe, J. Turtle, M. Bello, O. Emmanuel, A. Bashorun

• Accelerating the elimination of congenital syphilis through dual syphilis/HIV Rapid Diagnostic Testing in South Africa
  • CHAI Presenter: Thobelani Mfengwana
  • Authors: Mfengwana, V. Tshivhase, R. Maithufi

• Integrating HIV Prevention Training into Pre-Service Nursing Curriculum: A Cost-Effective Workforce Capacity-Building Model
  • CHAI Presenter: Bothwell Pindiwe
  • Authors: G. Ncube, S. Xaba, F. Gwarazimba, Chivandire, D. Rama, B. Pindiwe, L. Nyazema, A. Svisva, A. Mangwiro, O. Chatsama, B.A. Maponga, O. Mugurungi, E. Tshuma, G. Dodzo, N. Chiwara, N. Nyathi, M. Radebe

• Driving sustainability through integration: Nigeria’s experience from integrating pre-exposure prophylaxis monitoring and supportive supervision
  • CHAI Presenter: Oluwakemi Sowale
  • Authors: Sowale, N. Otubu, O. Abudiore, I. George, U. Amalu, O. Olumilua, D. Resar, A. Mwamelo, P. Mohammed, C. Okorie, T. Olakunle, I. Dada John, O. Fasawe

• Review of Advanced HIV Disease Management Practices in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings: Insights from Nakuru and Kericho Counties, Kenya
  • CHAI Presenter: John Mungai
  • Authors: Mungai, J. Nyaliech, R. Kiuna, W. Eigege, N. Mngadi

• Clinical outcomes among ART clients enrolled in six-month dispensing after less than 6 months on treatment in Zambia
  • CHAI Presenter: Elizabeth Kachingwe
  • Authors: E. Kachingwe, M. Fox, V. Ntjikelane, I. Mokhele, K. Shumba, Kamanga, T. Makwaru, K. Kamayoyo, P.L. Mulenga, C. Sianyinda, P. Haimbe, H. Shakwelele, S. Rosen, S. Pascoe, A. Huber

• Scaling Up Multiple Blood-Based HIV Self-Tests in Uganda: Key Insights for Implementation
  • CHAI Presenter: Marvin Lubega
  • Authors: Lubega, P. Nettleton, M. Ginivan, L. Kabunga, J. Kabunga, C. Stillson, C. Katusiime, R. Mutumba

• Impact of interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in Rwanda: a modelling study
  • CHAI Presenter: Alida Ngwije
  • Authors: J. Stone, A.L. McNaughton, H. Fraser, D. Kalogiros, A.G. Lim, Azania, F.R. Cyiza, A. Ngwije, G. Rwibasira, C.E. Boeke, O. Fernandes, P. Vickerman

• The impact of the USG funding freeze on PrEP implementation and continuity in Nigeria
  • CHAI Presenter: Nere Otubu
  • Authors: Otubu, O. Sowale, O. Olumilua, I. George, U. Amalu, D. Falayajo, C. Fashanu, O. Fasawe, A. Mwamelo, D. Resar

• Integrating mental health services into HIV programs: Nigeria’s programmatic experience
  • Authors: T. Ojo, Otubu, M.-M. Akanmu, O. Adewole, O. Nwobi, V. Nwakolobi, A. Mustapha, N. Ahmad, A. James, J. Drakes, S. Dowling, A. Carmone, C. Amole, O. Fasawe, E. Duru, R. Oyewole, G. Ogunleye, E. Etiobhio

• Optimizing HIV Prevention Investments: Insights from Resource Mapping in Zimbabwe
  • Authors: Rama, G. Ncube, S. Xaba, C. Chivandire, B. Pindiwe, L. Nyazema, A. Svisva, A. Mangwiro, O. Mugurungi, N. Nyathi, M. Radebe

• PrEP offer and uptake among HIV-negative testers in public primary health care facilities in Malawi: a cross-sectional study
  • Authors: Phiri, T. Tchereni, I. Mokhele, N. Mutanda, F. Birhanu, A. Gunda, R. Nyirenda, L. Chewere, S. Rosen, S. Pascoe, A. Huber

• Introducing Long-Acting Cabotegravir in Zambia: Lessons Learned from Early Implementation
  • Authors: C. Phiri, K. Zyambo, D. Kampamba, S. Sivile, M. Musukuma, L. Mulenga, Mwamba, M. Silondwa, D. Resar, M. Mulenga, A.J. Mwamelo, B. Longwe, P. Haimbe

• Moving towards sustainability; Lessons learnt from two sustainability assessments of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision program in Zambia
  • Authors: R. Kamboyi, J. Masiye, B. Tambatamba, K. Lishimpi, B. Hamainza, H. Phiri, C. Zimba, P. Lukonde, M. Siame, Mwamba, M. Chilembo, M. Silondwa, O. Chituwo, C. Bihini, G. Lingenda

• Knowledge and associated factors of diabetes among people living with HIV in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study
  • Authors: P. Mukashema, V. Dushimiyimana, R. Rutayisire, P. Karame, D. N. Uwera, G. N. Rwibasira, F. Uwinkindi, A. Kateera, N. Nduwamungu, L. Bitunguhari, V. Vincent, N. A. B. Ntusi, M. Twagirumukiza, S. Callens, L. Nshimiyimana

• Community-engaged approaches to strengthen Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) care: Lessons from THRIVE
  • Authors: J. Wambui, K. Sikwese, J. Akai, D. Chihenyo, D. Adaga, F. Nwankwo, N. Laeokane, N. Kubai, J. Lule, R. Ninsiima, C. Bonzo, A. Tonderai, Caldwell, S. Pease

• COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and facilitators among key populations living with HIV/AIDS in Rivers State: a cross-sectional quantitative study
  • Authors: U. Korfii, G. Owhonda, B. Kanee, I.A. Wali, S.V. Amakuro, E. Aigbogun, M.E. Neenwi, D. Akpona, N. Ajaero, A. Ade-Dosumu, F. Sanusi, D. Bashorun, E.I. Uchechukwu