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Event: African Conference on “The Triple Elimination of AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis”
Slogan: “Unification of efforts, for the future of a transformed: achieving the tripartite judiciary in Africa by 2030.”
Dates: July 21-23, 2025
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organizers/Sponsors:
Ministry of Health, Republic of Uganda
African Union (AFRICA CDC)
World Health Institution (WHO)
United nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Tripartite Judiciary Initiative in Africa (AEVT)
Progress partners: Unitaid, Gavi, Global Fund
Specialized international organizations
Egyptian Participation:
Represented by the Ministry of health and Population.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar (Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Health and population) was a key participant. Dr. Mona Khalifa (Director of the General Department of public Health Initiatives) also participated.
Key Egyptian Contributions/Presentations:
Review of Egypt’s Pioneering Experience: Egypt shared its experience in implementing an integrated national strategy to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of infections. This strategy aligns with the WHO’s four-pillar framework:
Preliminary prevention
Integration of reproductive health services
Provision of basic mother and child services
Comprehensive family follow-up
Highlighting President El-Sisi’s Initiative for Mother and Fetus Health:
Launched in March 2022.
Serves as an integrated model for community health care.
covers over 3,000 primary care units nationwide, including border and rural areas.
provided free examination services to over 3.2 million pregnant women.
Services include detection of HIV, Hepatitis B, and early detection of other pregnancy-related conditions like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Offers continuous treatment and follow-up for mothers and newborns.
Emphasis on Community Health Workers: The session highlighted the crucial role of community health workers and health intellectuals in spreading health awareness and supporting targeted groups, including non-Egyptians residing in Egypt.
Economic Evaluation of the Initiative: The initiative’s economic evaluation showed cost savings of approximately 1.8 billion Egyptian pounds with a 43% return on investment, demonstrating the positive and sustainable impact of investing in preventive healthcare within Egypt’s Vision 2030. Political Leadership Support: Dr. Mona Khalifa emphasized that political leadership support is fundamental to the success of major health initiatives. Egypt has integrated the tripartite judiciary goal into its national strategy for mother and child health.
Humanitarian Promise: The triple judiciary goal is viewed not just as a health commitment but as a humanitarian promise to prevent children from contracting preventable diseases.
Overall Theme: The conference aimed to unify efforts across Africa to achieve the elimination of AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis by 2030.Egypt’s participation showcased its successful strategies and initiatives in this area, particularly its focus on mother-to-child transmission prevention and community-based healthcare.