Lutte contre le VIH : Le Sénégal se hisse au 2e rang mondial des contributeurs scientifiques à l'AFRAVIH 2026
Senegal confirms its scientific leadership in the fight against HIV. At the 13th International Francophone Conference on HIV, Hepatitis and their Comorbidities (AFRAVIH 2026), held from May 4 to 7, 2026 in Lausanne, the country ranked 2nd in the world in terms of the number of scientific contributions. Led by the National AIDS Control Council (CNLS), the Senegalese delegation brings together researchers, experts, community stakeholders, and institutions involved in the response.
With 93 accepted scientific abstracts, Senegal ranks just behind Cameroon (193 contributions) and ahead of France (91 contributions), thus confirming the vitality and credibility of its research in the field.
This performance is part of a consistent trend: since 2018, Senegal has regularly ranked among the top two contributing countries to AFRAVIH conferences. This result is driven in particular by the CNLS's structuring efforts through scientific writing training workshops, the promotion of national data, and the regular organization of HIV Scientific Days. Beyond the figures, this presence illustrates a multi-sectoral national mobilization involving government agencies, universities, researchers, and community organizations, according to the Council's press release sent to Seneweb.
The document mentions that the work presented covers strategic themes, including the emergence of the virus and associated infections, the elimination of HIV and hepatitis B in countries of the South, innovations in diagnosis and treatment, maternal and child health, social vulnerabilities to HIV, screening and retention strategies, as well as issues related to PrEP and sexually transmitted infections.
Through this participation, Senegal reaffirms its position as a key player in the global response, relying on evidence, innovation, and equity to sustainably improve the impact of interventions. This momentum also opens up opportunities for capacity building, international partnerships, and alignment with best practices, all contributing to an increasingly effective and integrated response.
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