South-to-South Learning Exchange
Public Health Service of Amsterdam (GDD) Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Event Summary
The Public Health Service of Amsterdam (GGD Amsterdam) will host a transformative South-to-South Learning Exchange, uniting Caribbean public health leaders, clinicians, and civil society advocates with Dutch experts to advance HIV prevention and care for priority groups, from 31 March to 4 April, 2025. Supported by The Global Fund, PANCAP, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), this immersive event aims to strengthen HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention strategies across the Caribbean by fostering knowledge-sharing, innovation, and cross-regional partnerships.
Event Description
The exchange will spotlight GGD Amsterdam’s pioneering models in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), including Long-Acting PrEP, HIV testing, Doxy PEP, transgender care, and the integration of AI and technology into service delivery. Participants from Barbados, Belize, The Bahamas, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago will engage in the following:
- Site Visits: To explore GGD Amsterdam’s clinics to observe intake systems, STI/HIV testing protocols, and partnerships with local organisations providing HIV services.
- Innovation Workshops: To learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI), other Integrated Communication Technologies (ICTs), and data-driven strategies enhance HIV prevention.
- Vision Board Development: To collaborate on country-specific action plans to address gaps in PrEP rollout, stigma reduction, and equitable service delivery.