The International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Observational Databases (IWHOD) brings senior and junior HIV and hepatitis observational database researchers together to advance the methodology and analysis of observational data. No other workshop or conference devotes attention to the methodology of setting up and analyzing observational data, despite their importance in providing critical information on population outcome in real world settings outside the controlled setting of randomized trials. We are once again aiming to include attendees representing cohort studies from all regions. As in the past, we encourage discussion of […]

The CHIVA Family Conference provides a safe space for young people, their families and older people who have grown up with HIV to come together for sharing, learning and working out ways forward together. Delegates can attend sessions around: exploring family communication and HIV hearing from the CHIVA Youth Committee and other young people about their experiences growing up with HIV hearing what young people living with HIV need from their family members specialist workshops exploring topics such as positive parenting techniques, or young adults workshop. If you are or […]

The theme for CHIVA’s 14th Annual Conference is “Breaking through barriers: Achieving health and well-being for young people growing up with HIV”. Delegates can look forward to a packed programme of sessions, including HIV and Adolescents: Global Perspectives in a Global Agenda, (UNICEF), Complex case presentations, a Youth symposium ‘My health, my appointment’ with Parents Panel, as well as brand-new workshop sessions. More information about CHIVA and its events can be found on the CHIVA website.

The 10th international workshop on HIV and women is taking place in Boston, MA, USA on March 6-7. This is an outstanding opportunity for health care providers, researchers, government, industry and community to discuss, debate, and further their knowledge on the issues related to HIV and women.  The format of the meeting enables attendees to learn from experts in the field of HIV and related health, and then to dialogue on the issues, the gaps and the opportunities for further learning and research.  Many of the attendees come each year […]