Supporting hiv-positive teens in Burkina Faso during afravih conference

Supporting hiv-positive teens in Burkina Faso during afravih conference
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AFRAVIH: how to support teens living with HIV in Burkina Faso?

During the 13th AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention held in Lausanne, Switzerland, discussions highlighted the critical link between HIV and mental health, particularly for adolescents living with the virus in Burkina Faso.

A 2022 study by Philip Kreniske reveals that people living with HIV are 74% more likely to have attempted suicide.
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With contributions from:

  • Christine Kafando, a Burkinabé activist and HIV advocate, who publicly disclosed her HIV status in Burkina Faso, is sharing insights at the conference about mental health support for HIV-positive adolescents through her association in the country.

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