The African Union Commission (AUC) leadership race saw candidates Raila Odinga, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Richard Randriamandrato present their visions in a debate in Addis Ababa. Odinga emphasized the need for UN Security Council seats, intra-African trade, and self-reliance in peace funding, while Youssouf focused on reducing reliance on foreign powers and fostering unity. Randriamandrato aimed to unlock Africa’s economic potential through trade liberalization. Analysts view Youssouf and Odinga as frontrunners, with criticism over the lack of female candidates highlighting the need for gender representation in leadership. The winner must secure a two-thirds majority among the AU’s 55 member states, emphasizing the importance of regional alliances.
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Africa: New Dosing Guidance for Dolutegravir Allows Neonates Born to Mothers with HIV to Access this ARV Drug for the First Time – CROI Research
The PETITE-DTG study evaluated the dosing and safety of dolutegravir (DTG) in neonates born to mothers living with HIV. The study assessed a pediatric dispersible tablet and an oral film, finding the dosing strategy to be safe and effective. The PETITE PLATFORM aims to accelerate neonatal dosing recommendations for ARVs, with the goal of expanding access to the latest advancements in HIV care for newborns. The study showed high levels of acceptability for both DTG...
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