From 13 to 14 May 2025

The key points

Organised by the CRCF (Regional Centre for Research and Training in HIV Care), this event in 2025 will focus on the following theme: “From HIV control to the challenge of emerging diseases: research for public health”.

These two days are dedicated to the research themes developed by key stakeholders of the ANRS MIE Partner Site in Senegal, in connection with Senegalese research priorities, and will bring together numerous Senegalese, French, and international research actors. This event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CRCF.

Preliminary programme

Preliminary Programme

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

8:30-9:00 AM – Participant Registration

9:00-9:15 AM – Introduction
Bernard Taverne, Coumba Touré Kane (Coordinators of the ANRS MIE Partner Site)

9:30-10:30 AM – HIV: Children, Adolescents, and Young People
1/ Children, Adolescents, and Young People

Moderation: Ndeye Fatou Ngom (EVA) and Mokhtar Faye (HEAR)

9:30-9:35 AM – Introduction by the moderators

9:35-9:45 AM – EnPRISE 3 and perspectives for EnPRISE 4: “Strengthening the decentralised care of children living with HIV in Senegal” (Expertise France) – Aminata Niang

9:45-9:55 AM – CABRILADO: Feasibility of long-acting injectable treatment with CABotegravir – RILpivirine for adolescents living with HIV in West and Central Africa (ANRS MIE) – Bruno Joseph Ndiaye

9:55-10:05 AM – Taggou PICC: “Gundo-So ‘youth’ for the empowerment of adolescents and young adults living with HIV in managing their serology in West Africa” (Sidaction) – (Convergences Jeunes)

10:05-10:15 AM – IODA: “Clinical-virological impact and barriers to therapeutic success of the introduction of Dolutegravir in adolescents in decentralised areas in Senegal” (ANRS MIE), Gabrièle Laborde-Balen

10:15-10:30 AM – Discussion

10:30-11:40 AM – HIV and Older Adults
2/ Older Adults

Moderation: Mamadou Coumé (UCAD/CHU Fann) and Louise Fortes (CHU Dalal Jam)

10:30-10:35 AM – Introduction by the moderators

10:35-10:45 AM – VIHeillir 1: “Aging well with HIV in Cameroon and Senegal. Integrating care for comorbidities and aging between clinical settings and the community” (Expertise France), Rassol Diouf

10:45-10:55 AM – VIHeillir-2, “Integrated care for older adults in clinics and communities in decentralised areas in Senegal” (Expertise France) – Ibrahima Diouf

10:55-11:05 AM – “Old age and HIV in Cameroon and Senegal: Anthropology of aging and illness” (Sidaction) Pierre Thiouthy Sarr

11:05-11:15 AM – “Minimum pension for the elderly” Ousmane Faye [Laboratory of Economic and Monetary Research/UCAD]

11:15-11:25 AM – “Associations and Older Adults” Madjiguène Gueye and Médoune Koné

11:25-11:40 AM – Discussion

11:40 AM-12:00 PM – Break

12:00-1:30 PM – Opening Ceremony and 20th Anniversary of the CRCF, chaired by the Minister of Health and Social Action

1:30-2:30 PM – Lunch

2:30-3:40 PM – Vulnerable Populations and New Therapeutic Strategies
3/ Vulnerable Populations and New Therapeutic Strategies

Moderation: Aida Sylla (CHU Fann)

2:30-2:35 PM – Introduction by the moderators

2:35-2:45 PM – “CODISOCS: New drugs, challenges, and perspectives” (ANRS MIE) Abdoulaye Ndoye and Cyrille Bassene

2:45-2:55 PM – CRCF Working Group on New Drugs, Rose André Faye

2:55-3:05 PM – Continius-PV: “Ensuring continuity of care for vulnerable populations (PV) for equitable access to quality services in the COVID and post-COVID context” (Expertise France) Mame Birame Niang

3:05-3:15 PM – “HSH Migration and HIV/AIDS in West Africa and the Maghreb: Medical and social vulnerabilities of Senegalese HSH exiled abroad” (ANRS MIE) Abdou Khoudia Diop

3:15-3:25 PM – TIVIH Access: “Introduction of injectable ARV treatments for people living with HIV in Senegal” (ANRS MIE) Karim Diop/Bernard Taverne

3:25-3:40 PM – Discussion

3:40-5:10 PM – Roundtable: “The Resilience of the Health System Under Budgetary Restrictions”

Moderation: Samba Cor Sarr (Director of the MSAS Cabinet), Issakha Diallo (Hampaté Ba University)

Participants:

  • Safiatou Thiam, CNLS

  • Mamadou Dieng, MSAS

  • World Bank

  • Civil Society 3 CAP SANTE: Aissatou Mbaye, CCM President

End of Day 1

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

8:30-9:00 AM – Participant Registration

9:00-10:15 AM – Emerging Epidemics and One Health Approach
4/ Research on Emerging Epidemics and One Health Approach

Moderation: Adjaratou Diakhou Ndiaye (One Health), Eric d’Ortenzio (ANRS)

9:00-9:05 AM – Introduction by the moderators

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

9:05-9:15 AM – Massamba Sylla, reservoirs

9:15-9:25 AM – Albert Gautier Ndione, anthropological aspects

9:25-9:35 AM – Pape Samba Dieye, public health aspects

9:35-9:50 AM – Discussion

9:50-10:00 AM – “Analysis of the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the performance of the PEV in Senegal” (Alliance SHS Africa) (Khoudia Sow)

10:00-10:10 AM – “After the Single Use: Rethinking medical devices for reuse, renewal, and resilience” (Welcome Trust) (Khoudia Sow)

10:10-10:20 AM – Discussion

10:20-10:35 AM – Break

10:35 AM-12:00 PM – Roundtable: Decentralisation, Integration, and Continuity of Care: The Challenges of Digitalisation and AI

Moderation: Pape Salif Sow (ANSTS), Ndeye Fatou Ngom Gueye (CTA)

Participants:

  • CNLS Dr Awa Diagne

  • Moustapha Mamadou Thiam (Guinguinéo)

  • Khalilou Dia (MSAS)

  • Kouro Bousso

12:00-1:00 PM – Conclusions and Closing of the 15th Scientific Days of the ANRS MIE Partner Site Senegal by the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation

End of Day 2

Registration

The scientific days can be attended in person (by specific invitation) or online.

Registration link

The ANRS Emerging Infectious Diseases International Network

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