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08/11/2026

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08/11/2026

FROM LEARNING TO ACTION: CARIBBEAN TEAMS CONCLUDE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE VISIT TO AHF!

📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 6 November 2026

After five days of intensive learning, practical exchanges and valuable discussions, the PANCAP Knowledge Exchange Visit to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) concluded on Friday, 6 November 2026, with a renewed commitment to strengthening HIV prevention, treatment and care across the Caribbean.

The final day brought together participants from Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname, representing national HIV programmes, clinical services and civil society, for interactive discussions with AHF programme staff on service delivery, patient engagement, linkage to care, treatment retention and programme sustainability.

💡A key message emerged throughout the discussions: effective HIV services require more than clinical expertise. They demand compassion, committed healthcare teams, innovative approaches and an unwavering focus on the people we serve.

Participants reflected on practical lessons from AHF's integrated, person-centred models, including innovative HIV testing, PrEP delivery, pharmacy systems, community outreach, stigma reduction, performance monitoring and strategies to address barriers to care.

An important highlight of the final day was the development and presentation of country-specific action plans. Building on lessons from the week, country teams identified priority interventions and opportunities to adapt innovative approaches to their national contexts.

The exchange also reinforced the importance of continued collaboration, peer learning and technical partnerships between Caribbean HIV programmes and AHF.

🏅 The programme concluded with the presentation of certificates, evaluation of the learning experience and appreciation for the knowledge and expertise generously shared throughout the week.

PANCAP extends sincere appreciation to AHF leadership and staff for their warm hospitality, openness and commitment to knowledge sharing, and to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions.

Supported through the Global Fund Caribbean Regional Grant, this initiative represents an important investment in regional capacity and stronger, more integrated and sustainable HIV services.

06/11/2026

🇧🇧 A Victory for Barbados, an Inspiration for the Caribbean!

Barbados' achievement in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV is a powerful reminder that ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach.

PANCAP Director Dr. Wendy Telgt-Emanuelson celebrates this important milestone and calls on Caribbean countries to build on this success, sustain progress and accelerate their own journeys towards elimination.

🌍 Read the CARICOM feature and listen to her remarks:

https://caricom.org/a-victory-beyond-barbados-hiv-elimination-milestone-inspires-caribbean-path-to-2030/

06/11/2026

DAY 4 | FROM LEARNING TO ACTION: CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES IDENTIFY PRIORITIES TO STRENGTHEN THE HIV RESPONSE

📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 5 November 2026

Day 4 of the PANCAP Knowledge Exchange Visit to AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) focused on an important question: How can the lessons learned in South Florida be translated into practical improvements in HIV services across the Caribbean?

Participants from Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname moved from observation to reflection and action, reviewing their country experiences, identifying service delivery gaps and exploring innovative approaches that could be adapted within their national HIV programmes.

During the country check-in sessions, teams revisited their initial expectations and reflected on the innovations observed throughout the learning journey.

Discussions highlighted opportunities to strengthen integrated, person-centred HIV services, improve treatment retention and viral suppression, expand community-based outreach, optimise patient flow and strengthen customer care.

Participants also emphasised the importance of task-sharing, digital communication, peer support and stronger partnerships between healthcare providers and civil society organisations.

A recurring message was that innovation does not always require expensive technology. Sometimes meaningful change begins with improving how services are organised and how people experience care.

🇸🇷 Suriname Shares Its HIV Response and Promising Innovations

A key highlight was Suriname's presentation of its national HIV response, including progress in treatment delivery, persistent challenges with early diagnosis and opportunities to strengthen HIV prevention.

The country shared an innovative initiative to expand access to HIV prevention through digital outreach, community health workers and improved access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

The proposed pilot, supported through the Global Fund regional grant, will use digital platforms, community engagement and referral mechanisms to bring prevention services closer to populations who may face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare facilities.

📝 Documenting Best Practices and Lessons Learned

An important component of Day 4 was dedicated to knowledge management. Participants worked on blogs and best practice profiles to capture meaningful experiences, lessons learned and promising approaches for adaptation.



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05/11/2026

DAY 3 | Learning, Innovation and Collaboration to Strengthen HIV Services in the Caribbean

📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 4 November 2026

Day 3 of the PANCAP Knowledge Exchange Visit to AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) provided participants from Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname with valuable insights into innovative pharmacy services, community-based HIV testing and the critical role of partnerships in improving HIV treatment outcomes.

💊 Innovations in Pharmacy Services

During a visit to AHF Pharmacy, participants explored technology-driven approaches to medication dispensing, adherence support and patient convenience. Particular attention was given to automated medication packaging, accessible prescription services and innovative approaches that make medication management easier for clients, including older persons and those with visual impairments.

These practical innovations highlighted opportunities to strengthen treatment adherence, improve service efficiency and enhance person-centred care across the Caribbean.

🧪 Bringing HIV Testing Closer to Communities

Participants also explored AHF's community-based HIV testing model at the Out of the Closet Thrift Store, demonstrating how HIV testing can be integrated into accessible, non-traditional community settings.

The experience reinforced the importance of innovative outreach strategies that help reduce barriers to testing, promote early diagnosis and strengthen linkage to care.

Jamaica Shares Best Practices in Community-Led HIV Care

A highlight of the day was Jamaica's presentation on its Community Facilitators Programme, implemented through collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Jamaica Network of Seropositives (JN+).

The programme demonstrates how trained peer facilitators can be integrated into healthcare teams to support people living with HIV through treatment navigation, adherence counselling, follow-up of missed appointments, psychosocial support and advocacy.

The presentation also highlighted Jamaica's approaches to addressing stigma and discrimination, strengthening accountability and ensuring that people living with HIV are active partners in the national response.

04/11/2026

DAY 2 | FROM LEARNING TO PRACTICE: EXPLORING INNOVATIVE HIV PREVENTION AND PERSON-CENTRED CARE!

📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 3 November 2026

PANCAP–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Knowledge Exchange Visit

Day 2 of our learning journey took us beyond the meeting room and into the heart of service delivery!

Participants from Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname toured the AHF campus in Fort Lauderdale, gaining firsthand insights into how integrated, person-centred HIV prevention, treatment and support services are delivered in practice.

During the guided tour and discussions with AHF teams, participants explored the delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), including oral and long-acting injectable options, clinical assessments, laboratory monitoring, pharmacy services and follow-up care.

What stood out?
- Making services accessible: Streamlined appointments, convenient follow-up visits and coordinated clinical and pharmacy services help reduce barriers to care.

- Keeping clients engaged: Proactive appointment reminders, follow-up calls and dedicated retention teams help reconnect clients who miss appointments or discontinue services.

- Expanding prevention choices: Long-acting injectable PrEP offers additional prevention options, supported by individual counselling and clinical monitoring.

- Addressing financial barriers: Insurance navigation, pharmacy support and copayment assistance help improve access to services.

- Supporting continuity of care: Shared electronic health records across AHF facilities facilitate coordinated services and follow-up.

🇬🇾 LEARNING FROM THE CARIBBEAN: GUYANA SHARES ITS EXPERIENCE

The second part of the day provided an opportunity for regional knowledge sharing, with Guyana presenting updates on its national HIV response.

The presentation highlighted Guyana's approaches to HIV prevention, treatment and care, with particular emphasis on placing people at the centre of service delivery.

The day concluded with reflections on lessons learned and opportunities to adapt promising practices to Caribbean realities, particularly in strengthening PrEP delivery, client engagement, retention in care and integrated services.

03/11/2026

LEARNING, REFLECTING AND REIMAGINING THE CARIBBEAN HIV RESPONSE!
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 2 November 2026

Day 1 | PANCAP–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Knowledge Exchange Visit

An inspiring start to our week-long learning journey!
Healthcare professionals, National AIDS Programme representatives and community partners from across the Caribbean came together for the first day of the PANCAP–AHF Knowledge Exchange Visit, focused on learning from innovative approaches to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, care and support.

We began with reflection. Participants shared what inspired them to work in HIV, the challenges that continue to concern them, and what they still believe is possible despite the obstacles. These personal reflections reminded us that behind every programme, policy and statistic are people, passion and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We explored AHF's model of care. Through presentations and discussions, we learned about AHF's integrated, people-centred approach, which extends beyond clinical services to include mental health, food assistance, transportation, housing support, advocacy and innovative financing mechanisms.

We challenged ourselves to think differently. Through an interactive HIV Response Design Lab, country teams began identifying what is working, where gaps remain and what could be redesigned to achieve greater impact.
One powerful question is guiding our learning journey:
“If we could redesign our HIV response using everything we know today and everything we are about to learn, what would we do differently?”

As we continue this journey, our goal is not simply to observe good practices, but to identify practical innovations that can be adapted to Caribbean realities, strengthen our health systems and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat.
Thank you to AHF for welcoming our Caribbean delegation and sharing valuable experiences.

02/11/2026

Strengthening HIV Services Across the Caribbean!

PANCAP, with support from the Global Fund, is facilitating a Knowledge Exchange Visit to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 2–6 November 2026.

Healthcare professionals, National HIV Programme representatives, and civil society partners from Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, and Suriname are participating in this initiative. These four countries were selected as beneficiaries under the current Global Fund Caribbean Regional Grant, which supports the sustainability of HIV services across the region.

The five-day exchange will focus on innovative approaches to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care, including long-acting HIV prevention technologies, integrated and person-centred services, and digital health innovations.

Through practical learning and the exchange of best practices, participants will identify strategies that can be adapted to strengthen national HIV responses.

Stay tuned for highlights throughout the week!

29/10/2026

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28/10/2026

https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2026/october/20261027_PR_PCBSpecial

GENEVA, 26 October 2026—The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) has reaffirmed strong support for a continued, streamlined and efficient UNAIDS Joint Programme. Board members were unanimous that its transformation must protect people and communities living with, at risk and affected by HIV, ...