About
HIV Impact Network for Vertical Transmission Elimination
As part of global efforts to address the need for more effective action in eliminating pediatric HIV infections and ending AIDS in children by 2030, the Gates Foundation has funded ICAP at Columbia University and Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA) to implement an HIV Impact Network for Vertical Transmission Elimination (the HIVE project).
Who We Are
The HIVE project leverages the global expertise of ICAP at Columbia University’s technical staff in New York and regionally across Africa.
Peter Preko, MBChB, MPH
Principal Investigator
Over 20 years of experience promoting patient-centered and quality care in HIV programs.
Peter Preko, MBChB, MPH
Principal Investigator
Over 20 years of experience promoting patient-centered and quality care in HIV programs.
Elaine Abrams, MD
Senior Research Director
Elaine Abrams, MD
Senior Research Director
Ruby Fayorsey, MD, MPH
Deputy Director, ICAP Clinical and Laboratory Unit
Ruby Fayorsey, MD, MPH
Deputy Director, ICAP Clinical and Laboratory Unit
William Reidy, PhD, MPH
Deputy Director (Strategic Information)
William Reidy, PhD, MPH
Deputy Director (Strategic Information)
Karampreet Sachathep, PhD
Senior Strategic Information Manager
Karampreet Sachathep, PhD
Senior Strategic Information Manager
Laura Block, MSc
Deputy Director (Management and Operations)
Laura Block, MSc
Deputy Director (Management and Operations)
Jennifer Zech, MSc
Special Projects Coordinator
Jennifer Zech, MSc
Special Projects Coordinator
Efua Owusu, MS
Senior Communications Officer
Efua Owusu, MS
Senior Communications Officer
Franklin Emerenini, MBBS, MSc, FMCPaed
Deputy Director
Franklin Emerenini, MBBS, MSc, FMCPaed
Deputy Director
Laurian Katengesha, MD, MPH, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Laurian Katengesha, MD, MPH, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Bernadeta Msongole, MD, MPH
Regional Clinical Advisor
Bernadeta Msongole, MD, MPH
Regional Clinical Advisor
Lulu Ndapatani, MPH, BSN
Regional Clinical Advisor
Lulu Ndapatani, MPH, BSN
Regional Clinical Advisor
Maureen Syowai, MBChB, MSc
Deputy Director (Clinical/Technical)
Maureen Syowai, MBChB, MSc
Deputy Director (Clinical/Technical)
John Bosco Matovu, MBChB, MPH, MSc
Regional Clinical Advisor and dHTS Lead
John Bosco Matovu, MBChB, MPH, MSc
Regional Clinical Advisor and dHTS Lead
Rachel Mudekereza, MD, MPH
Senior Regional Clinical Advisor, West and Central Africa
Rachel Mudekereza, MD, MPH
Senior Regional Clinical Advisor, West and Central Africa
Rudo A.P. Kuwengwa, MD, MPH
Regional Clinical Advisor
Rudo A.P. Kuwengwa, MD, MPH
Regional Clinical Advisor
Violet Oramisi, MBChB, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Violet Oramisi, MBChB, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Marline Jumbe-Kumbe, MA, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Marline Jumbe-Kumbe, MA, MSc
Regional Strategic Information Advisor
Onyekachi Ukaejiofo, MBBS, MSc
Regional Clinical and Quality Improvement Advisor
Onyekachi Ukaejiofo, MBBS, MSc
Regional Clinical and Quality Improvement Advisor
Christine Mburu
Regional Operations Manager
Christine Mburu
Regional Operations Manager
Susan Matheka, BA
Project Assistant
Susan Matheka, BA
Project Assistant
Phephile Dlamini
Project Operations Coordinator
Phephile Dlamini
Project Operations Coordinator
Matildah Chisanga
Regional Project Operations Coordinator (Admin & Finance)
Matildah Chisanga
Regional Project Operations Coordinator (Admin & Finance)
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Focus Areas
The two-year HIVE project is a partnership with ministries of health and other key stakeholders, including the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030. HIVE aims to decrease vertical transmission of HIV in children in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. Specific focus areas will include closing the testing, treatment and retention gap for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV as well as early testing and linkage to treatment for infants and to eliminate vertical transmission and keep mothers and their children healthy.
Watch Our Launch Video!
In December 2024, public health experts from across sub-Saharan Africa and around the world gathered in Johannesburg to launch a groundbreaking learning network designed to help accelerate progress toward elminating vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child. They shared their eye-opening experiences in this short video. Click here to watch >>>>
