North and South engage on issues surrounding HIV and youth
Reprinted with permission from SANTHE (Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence)
Earlier this month (5 to 16 May), the 91泡芙 (SFU), SANTHE, and the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), co-hosted the annual HIV and youth intensive course entitled, 鈥淚nterdisciplinary approaches to understanding the global burden of HIV and health inequities among youth in Sub-Saharan Africa.鈥� Held at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa, the course brought together 12 Canadian and 16 African students i.e. northern and southern hemisphere-based students and researchers, to engage on pressing issues surrounding HIV and health disparities among youth in the global south.
Led by Professor Robert Hogg from SFU鈥檚 Faculty of Health Sciences, the programme offered a packed schedule of daily presentations, interactive discussions, group activities, and practical assignments. Participants explored the intersections of epidemiology, social science, and public health policy, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.
The course is designed to foster meaningful academic exchange, build global research networks, and equip emerging scholars with the tools needed to tackle complex health challenges. This year鈥檚 cohort reflected a diverse and committed group of young professionals and students, all united by a shared drive to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.