An ongoing Phase 1 human trial in Tanzania is evaluating the safety and antiviral activity of a novel bispecific antibody, alone and in combination with another potent monoclonal antibody, to combat HIV.
Mentor Mothers, like Sarah Mwakajinga, play a vital role in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) program. Sarah was introduced to Salome early in her journey and has been by her side ever since.
In the remote fishing hamlet of Ilanga Village Camp, nestled along the shores of Lake Rukwa in southwestern Tanzania, people living with HIV (PLHIV) have long faced significant barriers to consistent treatment. As a community volunteer, Lucia—known affectionately as Lucy—became a trusted lifeline for her fellow villagers, especially those too isolated, mobile, or hesitant to seek care.
The last week of May, MHRP hosted its second annual Early Career Investigators Showcase, an event designed to celebrate and encourage the program's bench of up-and-coming scientists. Held at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), the showcase provided a platform for junior investigators to present their research to advance HIV countermeasures across a range of disciplines, from AI-assisted vaccine design and adjuvant optimization to global health program implementation and clinical research findings.
This critical initiative in the Mbeya Region, supported by PEPFAR through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), is a close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP). It marks a significant step toward improving TB diagnosis for the country’s most vulnerable populations.
