The Schedule

Day 1

January 10, 2023

Registration 8:30 - 9:00

9:00 - 9:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Dr. Niti Haetanurak, Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control (DDC), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Thailand

Dr. John K. Williams, Regional Associate Director for Asia & Europe for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Group Photo

9:30 - 10:00

Regional epidemiology – where are the gaps?

The session will provide an overview of epidemiology in the region, highlight the current situation, identify gaps, and provide an update on global recommendations for the region.

Eamonn Murphy, Regional Director UNAIDS Asia Pacific Region; and Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region

10:00 - 10:30

PEPFAR and COP/ROP strategy for the region

PEPFAR works to accelerate progress toward achieving HIV/AIDS epidemic control in many countries around the world. This session will provide an update on PEPFAR strategies for the region.

Shane Diekman, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PEPFAR Asia Region Coordination Unit (PARCU)

Break 10:30 - 10:45

10:45 - 11:15

Current HIV prevention strategy and services in Thailand

Thailand has been successful in its efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The country has implemented a range of measures to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS. This session will provide an update on current HIV prevention strategies and implementation activities in Thailand.

Dr. Suchada Jiamsiri , Deputy director of Division of AIDS and STIs (DAS), DDC, MOPH, Thailand

11:15 - 11:45

Hot topics in prevention: HIV, STIs and Hepatitis B &C

WHO has published a policy brief on the recommended package of interventions for HIV, viral hepatitis, and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. We will learn more about these guidelines and recommendations during this session.

Heather-Marie Schmidt, WHO/UNAIDS

11.45 - 12.15

Enhancing the quality of HIV prevention services: Experience of Healthcare Accreditation Institute, Thailand

The Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI) program is designed to improve the quality of healthcare services in Thailand by ensuring that healthcare providers meet certain standards of quality and safety. This session will provide an overview of the guidelines that HAI has created for HIV prevention services offered at facilities.

Dr. Akechittra Sukkul, Deputy director of Healthcare Accreditation Institute

Lunch, networking, and COP/ROP

discussions 12:15 – 13:15

13:15 - 13:45

Best practices on STIs/Mpox services for HIV epidemic control in Thailand

This session will provide information regarding sexual health services offered in Thailand, including those provided during the Mpox outbreak.

Dr. Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Chief of Bangrak Medical Center, DDC, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

13:45 - 15:45

Country examples of successful contextualization of case finding strategies (panel discussion):

HIV case finding strategies are crucial for identifying people living with HIV and linking them to care and treatment. Several approaches of HIV case finding are used in different parts of the region. The case finding approach from various countries will be discussed in this session.

HIV-ST in case finding and index partner testing; LIVES integration
Testing and status neutral services as part of border package of care
KP case finding modalities
Diverse, KP-focused case finding modalities

Moderator: Rashida Hassan, CDC, ATL

Panelists:

Dr. Ketmala Banchongphanith, Lao MOH,
Mr. G.S. Shreenivas, Deputy Director, PATH, India
Dr. Tep Samnang, Head of NCHADS BCC Unit, MOH, Cambodia,
Thai Hoang, CDC, Vietnam

15:45 - 16:00

Wrap up & reflections

Moderators: Dr. Suchira Suttana, DAS, MOPH, Thailand

Day 2

January 11, 2023

8:30 – 9:00

Wrap up day #1

Junya Danyuttapolchai, CDC Thailand & Laos

9:00 - 9:30

Current recommendations from WHO to normalize, simplify and diversify PrEP

WHO has launched a new technical brief on implementation guidance for simplified and differentiated service delivery of PrEP for HIV prevention. This session will describe recommendations and present the implementation tool.

Heather-Marie Schmidt, WHO/UNAIDS

9:30 - 10:00

Innovations in biomedical prevention: CABLA and beyond

This session will provide information on the current state of HIV prevention research and development, as well as pathways to access. It will also cover lessons learned and recommendations for next steps in the regional context

Udom Likhitwonnawut, AVAC

Break 10:00 - 10:15

10:15 - 12:00

Regional models for PrEP scale up – what worked, what didn’t, and why?

This session aims to provide insights on how to implement and scale-up PrEP programs across the region. The session will cover the key elements of a successful PrEP deployment, as well as the factors that contributed to its success and areas that require improvement.

(panel discussion)

Self-tests in PrEP service delivery
Diversified models
Private sector engagement

Facilitator: Ramona Bhatia, CDC ATL,

Panelists:

Mr. Kret Setha, Chaktomuk Operational District Deputy Director and Team Leader of Tuol Kok Family Health Clinic and PrEP, Cambodia
Dr. Vo Hai son, Deputy DG, MOH, Vietnam
Dr. Vijayaraman , Deputy Director, VHS-CDC Project ASPIRE, India
Dr. Kyaw Soe Htet, ICAP, Burma

Lunch 12:00-12:45

12:45 - 13:30

Regional PrEP demand creation

Demand creation is a marketing process focused on promoting PrEP. This session will share about how to create buzz around PrEP and generate interest among potential users.

Moderator: Joseph Lawrence, CDC, ATL

Panelists:

Monique Carry, CDC, ATL
Trinh Minh Viet, MOH, Vietnam
Inad Quinones Rendon, APCOM

13:30-15:15

Setting the stage for CAB-LA

This session will discuss the use of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV and call for countries to consider this safe and highly effective prevention option for people at substantial risk of HIV infection. The session will also cover how to initiate the CAB-LA movement in the region and how countries can prepare for implementation.

Facilitator: Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak, IHRI

Panelists:

Dr. Vo Hai son, Deputy DG, MOH, Vietnam
Dr. Chaiwat Ungsedhapand, DHP, CDC, Thailand
Heather-Marie Schmidt, WHO/UNAIDS

Break 15:15-15:30

15:30-16:30

Evolution of U=U: new guidance and regional soft launch of the CDC Resource Guide

This session will discuss the concept of U=U, its evolution and guidance, and how it can be implemented in countries and region. The session will also cover ways to overcome barriers to communicating the U=U message, as well as the limitations and potential unintended consequences of U=U framing.

Moderator: Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak, IHRI

Monique Carry, CDC ATL

Bruce Richman, PAC

Dr. Kyaw Soe Htet, ICAP, Burma

Asia Nguyen, CDC Vietnam

16:30-16:45

Wrap up & reflections

Moderators: Thanarat Shevaruangroj, DAS, MoPH, Thailand

Day 3

January 12, 2023

8:30 – 9:00

Wrap up day #2

Junya Danyuttapolchai, CDC Thailand & Laos

9:00 - 10:00

Best practices to reach, test, and care for young KP in region

This session will be shared among experts who will discuss their practices for ensuring that young KP can access HIV prevention and care services, as well as other necessary services.

Facilitator: Dr. Ramona Bhatia, CDC, ATL

Panelists:

Danvic Rosadino, Love Yourself, Philippines
Dr. Thanyawee Puthanakit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Kantarida Sripanidkulchai, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

10:00 – 10:30

Addressing stigma and discrimination to accelerate HIV prevention in the region

Stigma is a very important component that affects the way to accelerate HIV prevention. This session will be shared by countries to discuss their concerns and how they implement strategies to address stigma and discrimination in their respective countries.

Facilitator: Monique Carry, CDC ATL

Panelists:

Tung Bui, HAIVN, Vietnam
Apiwat Kwangkaew, TNP+, Thailand
Danvic Rosadino, Love Yourself, Philippines

Break 10:30 - 10:45

10:45 - 11:30

How can we leverage CLM for person centered HIV prevention?

This session will explore how CLM can be effectively utilized to improve the delivery and impact of HIV prevention programs, ensuring that they are responsive, inclusive, and sustainable

7 Alliance/Civil Society Network

11:30-12:00

Understanding and addressing syndemics to advance HIV prevention in the region

This session will share an understanding of the array of structural factors and how they work together to drive infection and disease progression, as well as syndemic work and potential solutions to overcome the barriers.

Heather-Marie Schmidt, WHO/UNAIDS

Inad Quinones Rendon, APCOM

Lunch, networking, and ROP23/24 discussions

12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 14:30

Models of community-led HIV prevention in the region (panel discussion)

This session will be presented by the expert with experience in implementing a community-led HIV prevention model in the region. The design of the intervention, factors influencing its success, and recommendations for future applications will be discussed.One Stop Centers (which include the TG models of care)

TG-led services
MAT integration models for PWID
Community-led sex work by sexwork

Facilitator: Farida Langkafah, CDC Thailand & Laos

Panelists:

Dr. Sampath Kumar, Advisor, VHS-CDC Project ASPIRE, India
Dr. Farkhod Saydullaev, CDC, Kyrgyz Republic
Dr. Thitisant Palakawong Na Ayuthaya, Director of Public Health Service Center 28, Health Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Surang Janyam, Director of Service Worker in Group Foundation (SWING)

14:30 - 15:15

Closing remarks and next steps

Dr. Suchada Jiamsiri, Deputy Director of Division of AIDS and STIs(DAS), Department of Disease Control(DDC), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Thailand