How can African countries strengthen domestic financing for community-based HIV prevention while ensuring women have a central role in setting health priorities?
The Shape of Sovereignty is a focused IAS 2026 session bringing together government decision-makers, civil society leaders, funding partners and technical experts to advance African-led financing for HIV prevention.
The session will move beyond debate towards specific, time-bound commitments that can be followed over 12 months. Discussions will focus on strengthening accountability, protecting community-based prevention programmes and placing women’s leadership at the centre of health decision-making.
Why attend?
The session will explore how stakeholders can:
- Strengthen African-led health financing and accountability
- Protect and expand community-based HIV prevention programmes
- Centre women’s leadership in health agenda-setting
- Create a public record of commitments that can be tracked over 12 months
Featured speakers
- Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla, South Africa
- Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas T. Mombeshora, Zimbabwe
- Dr Morenike Ukpong, Nigeria
Event details
Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Time: 14:00–16:00
Venue: Room 102A, Riocentro Convention Centre
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Join the conversation and support African-led commitments to community-based HIV prevention financing.
For enquiries, contact admin@apha.org.za.
