AFRIHEALTH OPTONET ASSOCIATION (AHOA)
Invitation to 2025 World AIDS Day Colloquium, 25th November 2025
Dear Neil, Dear All,
You are warmly invited to the Colloquium on “Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South: Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances”, organized by the Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) and Partners, in commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day.
TOPIC - Breaking the Disruption Cycle in HIV Interventions in Africa and the Global South: Ensuring Continuity in All Circumstances
�� DATE: Tuesday, 25th November 2025
�� TIME: 2:00 PM (WAT) / 1:00 pm GMT/UTC) / 4:00 pm EAT / 8:00 pm Bangkok / 6:30 pm Delhi / 3 pm Kyiv/SAT/CET / 1 pm London / 10 am Rio / 9 am NYC / 8 am Bogotá / 7 am CentroAmerica / 4 am Baker Island
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eDja95doS5O01peitlaQHw
This important colloquium will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, healthcare professionals, development partners, and affected communities to explore innovative approaches for sustaining HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services during periods of social, political, economic, and environmental disruption. The event will feature expert presentations, interactive discussions, and experience sharing focused on resilience-building, local ownership, inclusive partnerships, and sustainable financing for HIV interventions across Africa and the Global South.
As the world strives to achieve the 2030 goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat, this colloquium will provide a platform to strengthen commitment, renew collaboration, and generate actionable strategies for continuity and impact.
PARTNERS:
African Network of Civil Society Organizations (ANCSO)
Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (SOCSEEN)
Civil Society Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals in Africa (CSP-SDGs Africa)
Global Consortium of Civil Society and Non-State Actors on Climate Change and COP (GCSCCC).
Dr Uzo Adirieje Foundation (DUZAFOUND)
Optonet International
Afrihealth Information Projects
Join us as we chart a resilient path forward — ensuring no interruption, no reversal, and no one left behind in the HIV response; insightful dialogue with experts, policymakers, and community leaders.
Together, we can sustain progress and end AIDS!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
CEO and Perm. Rep. to the United Nations Systems,
Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) - CSOs Global Network and Think-tank for Health, Climate Actions and Development (Winner of the SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing Champion Award).
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HIFA profile: Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a leading voice in health education, community health, and advocacy, with decades of experience advancing people-centered development across Africa and beyond. His approach to health education emphasizes participatory learning, knowledge transfer, and behavior change communication, ensuring that individuals and communities gain the skills and awareness to make informed decisions about their health. He develops and delivers innovative health promotion strategies tailored to local realities, particularly in resource-limited settings. In community health, Dr. Adirieje has championed integrated primary health care, preventive medicine, and grassroots health initiatives. Through Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), which he leads, he connects civil society, community groups, and health institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery, tackle health inequities, and improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations. His work addresses infectious diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, climate and health, environmental health, and emerging public health challenges. As a passionate advocate, Dr. Adirieje works with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to influence health policy, mobilize resources, and promote sustainable development goals (SDGs). He amplifies community voices, ensuring that health systems are inclusive, accountable, and responsive. His advocacy extends beyond health to governance, environment, and social justice, positioning him as a multidisciplinary leader shaping healthier and more equitable societies. afrepton AT gmail.com