Past activities – capacity building and advocacy
Several cases of stock-outs were reported across Latin America (Costa Rica – AZT and 3TC, Guayana – Efavirenz and Kaletra, Mexico – Raltegravir and darunavir, Guatemala/Dominican republic – Abacavir). ITPC Regional Secretariat with local activists tried to mobilize regional support and restore supply of these ARVs. CIAT is now preparing for the workshop on pharmacovigilnance and supply chain management analysis.
“Health is not commerce but human rights” is a campaign that originated in this region to promote and improve awareness among NGOs in Latin America on issues of Intellectual Property and Free-Trade Agreement. Having been involved in this campaign since 2009, CIAT will continue to provide training on the issue at the pre-Implementation workshop in Argentina (August 28-30).
CIAT is also in partnership with The PAHO and UNICEF on a regional initiative for elimination of mother-to-child transmission and congenital syphilis in Latin America and the Caribbean. CIAT will lead, promote and implement campaigns in chosen countries.Being part of the Guatemala National M&E Committee, Alma has been supporting the development of country proposals to the GFATM helping to collect data on key populations and develop key indicators. Alma is also involved with the development of regional proposals to GFATM round 10 on supporting capacity development and increasing literacy for PLHIV.
Current and future activities:
Alma is currently attending an intensive training workshop organised by the IMLAS and University of San Diego that aims to bring into direct contact key populations and cutting-edge scientific researchers and healthcare workers to discuss issues of migration and HIV. Alma will also be preparing for Pre-Implementation workshop and develop M&E plan for the funding fifth cycle.
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