About BHPF 2025
The BHPF provides a platform for policy dialogue, research dissemination, and advocacy on biomedical HIV prevention across Africa. The 2025 edition aims to accelerate action toward equitable access to diverse HIV prevention options, strengthen community leadership, and consolidate an African-led advocacy and research campaign toward ending AIDS by 2030.
Agenda
Arrival and Registration
All
Opening by the BHPF Chair
BHPF Secretariat, Joyce Nganga; Dr. Nyaradzo Mgodi; Cecilia Senoo
Opening Plenary - Welcome Remarks by Co-conveners
Lilian Mworeko, ICW EA & AWPCAB; Young person - Ghana
Keynote Speech - Policy Perspective
Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MOH Ghana
The Science of HIV Prevention - The People's Research Agenda
Grace Kumwenda, AVAC
Tea/Coffee Break & Networking
All participants
The Choice Manifesto: Expanding Choice, Advancing Prevention
Yvette Raphael; Gilead; Shaun Mellors (ViiV); IPM/Pop Council; MSD
Marketplace - Available Biomedical Options
Marketplace Group Leads; Chilufya Hampongo (PrEP-Ring); Linah Mwango (Oral PrEP); CAB LA; LEN
Plenary Session - Marketplace Report Back
Marketplace Group Leads
Lunch Break
Young People Leadership Panel - Call to Action Toward 2030
IAS Fellowship Leads
Access Plan for Long-Acting Prevention Methods
UNITAID
Panel: Strengthening Advocacy, Partnerships, and Community-led Accountability
Ntando Yola; Lloyd Mulenga (MOH Zambia); Young person (Ghana); CIFF (TBD)
Call to Action - African-led Advocacy and Research Campaign Toward 2030
Joyce Nganga
Closing Session - Handover and Next Steps
Nyaradzo Mgodi; Cecilia Senoo
Speakers
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Resources
Organizers And Partners
The forum is organized by AfNHi with technical and financial support from the BHPF Steering Committee, hosted by WACI Health, APHA, and AWPCAB, with support from the following partners: AVAC, Frontline AIDS, Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+), Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), and the International AIDS Society (IAS).










