Anually about 120,000 children newly infected children and thousands of preventable deaths, the burden of HIV in children remains significant. Enrolling in this elective will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and global mindset to make a meaningful difference in paediatric HIV care and prevention.
The global fight against HIV has made remarkable progress over recent decades, but children remain among the most vulnerable populations. Understanding childhood HIV infections and their broader implications is critical — especially for medical students.
This elective will provide:
A comprehensive overview of HIV infection in infants, children and adolescents: epidemiology, virology, immunology, clinical presentation, ART, complications and long-term outcomes.
Key modules on PMTCT, PEP, PrEP, paediatric ART regimens, and developmentally-appropriate care.
Case-based learning and interactive teaching: covering special situations (co-infection, adolescent transition, global inequality).
Discussion of the latest global data, policy frameworks, and future directions in ending paediatric HIV.
Practical skills for screening, diagnosing, managing paediatric HIV, and integrating prevention strategies into paediatric infectious disease practice.