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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, it is becoming clear that persons with underlying conditions, and also the elderly, are at higher risk of becoming severely ill. People Living with HIV (PLHIV) could prove more vulnerable to this new virus, given that their immune system is already compromised.  This is indeed a challenging time for us in the region. Our health systems are already faced with numerous challenges, such as the availability of resources and the lack of human resource capacity. Continue reading.

Articles

Lia and Ellie talk about Coronavirus

Blog Posts

PANCAP Regional Directory – A helpful tool to support linkage to care
25th February 2022
PANCAP supports National AIDS Programmes with digital communication for continuity of HIV services during COVID-19
4th October 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines and People Living with HIV
28th July 2021
PANCAP hosts dialogue on COVID-19 vaccines with PLHIV in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago
9th June 2021
COVID-19 and the impact on Vulnerable Populations
29th April 2021
National AIDS Programme (Guyana) and CRN+ discuss Alternative Models of Interventions for PLHIV
29th April 2021
New Jamaican web drama series to tackle youth sexual and reproductive health
30th March 2021
Anira Foundation adapts operations to ensure continuity of sexual and reproductive health education for young people during COVID-19
30th March 2021
My COVID-19 vaccination experience and what lies ahead for us
15th February 2021
National AIDS Coordinating Committee collaborated with NGOs for Continuity of HIV Services during COVID-19
7th December 2020
“Communities must take an active role in response to public health threats like HIV and COVID-19” – World AIDS Day 2020 Message – Dr Nikkiah Forbes
24th November 2020
Equals Barbados continued vital community services during pandemic
23rd November 2020
SASOD Guyana Pivots its Human Rights Response Online, Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
23rd November 2020
Public Health Champion – Vishnu Singh, Medical Student, St. George’s University
2nd November 2020
UNDP provides nutritional support to HIV+, gay community due to COVID-19 measures
10th August 2020
CRN+ implementing strategies to support People Living with HIV during COVID-19
4th August 2020
Guyanese author launches COVID-19 children’s book
3rd August 2020
National Family Planning Board partners with Faith Leaders to tackle discrimination against People Living with HIV
30th June 2020
JASL increases support for clients during COVID-19 Pandemic
29th June 2020
COVID-19 and its effect on vulnerable groups especially women and girls
29th June 2020
Over 10 000 persons benefit from PANCAP – PAHO Webinars
29th May 2020
The Caribbean’s Remarkable Response to COVID-19
26th May 2020
CMLF’s critical role in the Region’s COVID-19 response
26th May 2020
COVID-19 and Laboratories
11th May 2020

News Articles

Moving Forward despite the Challenges
February 1, 2022
Speech
Global Vax to expand access
January 4, 2022
News Article
PANCAP Virtual Town Hall to address concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children
November 17, 2021
Press Release
Mind the Gaps!
November 10, 2021
Speech
People Living with HIV urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19
October 18, 2021
News Article
World AIDS Day 2021: End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics.
October 8, 2021
News Article
Region’s Public Health boosted by PANCAP Capacity-Building Initiative
October 7, 2021
Press Release
Director’s Message September – October 2021
October 5, 2021
Speech
COVID-19 Behaviors Dashboard
September 24, 2021
News Article
COVID-19 Has Devastated HIV and TB Services According to New Global Fund Report
September 9, 2021
News Article
Gender-Based Violence – The Quiet pandemic holding back HIV Progress
May 3, 2021
Speech
PAHO Director warns of COVID-19 surge in the Americas
March 24, 2021
News Article
Regional Public Health Practitioners to benefit from Clinical Management of HIV course
March 12, 2021
Press Release
International Women’s Day 2021 – “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”
March 5, 2021
Speech
PANCAP Director calls for a harmonized relationship between Governments and Civil Society Organisations through social contracting to further advance the End AIDS Strategy for the Region
March 1, 2021
Speech
Global Fund Engages Partners to Develop New Strategy
February 3, 2021
News Article
Guyana to get over 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines
February 1, 2021
News Article
Additional funding urgently needed as the Global Fund runs out of COVID-19 funding
January 29, 2021
News Article
CARPHA urges enhanced vigilance in response to COVID-19 UK variant found in the Caribbean
January 28, 2021
News Article
Guyana focusing on COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX – Dr Anthony
January 20, 2021
News Article
Barbados – Eight persons, including Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, have received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine
January 19, 2021
News Article
SASOD lauds HIV self-testing, interested in rendering services
January 14, 2021
News Article
Message from Dr Rosmond Adams, Director, PANCAP – November 2020
December 7, 2020
Speech
As COVID-19 reduces access to HIV testing services, AIDS response partners call for Caribbean countries to adopt HIV self-testing
December 1, 2020
Press Release
COVID-19 reshaping HIV services in the Caribbean
November 5, 2020
Speech
UN warns of COVID-19’s effect on HIV treatment
July 9, 2020
News Article
Priority Areas Coordinating Committee (PACC) convenes virtual meeting to discuss the continuity of HIV services during COVID-19
June 24, 2020
Press Release
NAP Managers and CSOs urged to use COVID-19 as an opportunity to advance the HIV gains for the Caribbean
June 22, 2020
Press Release
PANCAP advocates for treatment continuity for People Living with HIV during COVID-19 Pandemic
April 24, 2020
Press Release
UWIHARP promotes sexual health and well-being during COVID-19
News Article
National AIDS Commission (NAC) Belize Equips Civil Society Organisations with PPE
News Article
The Financial Intermediary Fund: A New Model That Duplicates The Global Fund
News Article

Infographics

Delivering HIV Services during COVID-19 – The Antigua and Barbuda Experience
Guidelines for sex work during COVID-19
Technical guidance -Delivering HIV Prevention Services during COVID-19_Part 2
Technical guidance -Delivering HIV Prevention Services during COVID-19_Part 1
Technical Guidance – HIV Treatment – Prepare for disruption of services
Technical guidance – HIV Treatment – Individuals out of care for more than a year
Technical Guidance – HIV Treatment – Clinical Services
Technical Guidance – HIV Treatment during COVID-19 Pandemic
Technical guidance – How will PrEP be affected?
Technical guidance – HIV Prevention – PrEP
Technical guidance – HIV Prevention during COVID-19 Pandemic

Posters

How to effectively wear a mask
Stop-the-spread
Disease prevention
Mental health awareness
Guide to using a mask correctly
Guide to correct hand washing poster
Social distancing poster
7 Steps to prevent COVID-19 poster
Physical Distancing, Isolation and Quarantine Coronavirus Awareness Poster
Coping with COVID-19: Tips for Good Mental Health

Guidelines

PEPFAR Technical Guidance during COVID-19_Updated 11.3.21
PEPFAR Technical Guidance During COVID-19 | 09.15.21
PEPFAR Technical Guidance during COVID-19 Updated 05.06.21
Guidelines for sex work during COVID-19
Human Rights and COVID-19
What people living with HIV need to know about HIV and COVID-19 UNAIDS | 2020

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