The International AIDS Conference (IAS 2026) brings together governments, donors, researchers, implementers, and communities from around the world to advance solutions to HIV and AIDS. At IAS 2026, World Vision is sharing evidence from our global health programming and highlighting how integrated, community-based approaches can strengthen health systems and improve access to life-saving services.
Through our work supported by the Global Fund, World Vision is demonstrating how technical expertise, trusted community partnerships, and evidence-driven programming can help countries address persistent gaps and achieve sustainable health outcomes.
Sharing evidence from six years of tuberculosis programming in Somaliland
At IAS 2026, World Vision is presenting findings from six years of tuberculosis (TB) treatment data from a Global Fund-supported program implemented in partnership with the Somaliland Ministry of Health Development and the National TB Program in Somalia.
Recently published in BMC Infectious Diseases, the study examined treatment outcomes and factors associated with treatment success among people receiving TB care. Researchers found that treatment success rates consistently met or exceeded World Health Organization benchmarks while also identifying populations who were less likely to achieve successful outcomes, including older adults and people living with HIV.
The findings demonstrate the importance of using program data not only to measure results, but also to identify who may be left behind and where health systems can adapt to improve access, quality of care, and long-term impact.
Strengthening integrated HIV and TB Responses through partnership
World Vision’s experience implementing large-scale health programs demonstrates the power of combining technical excellence with locally rooted partnerships. Our approach brings together:
- Evidence and learning to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness
- Community-based delivery models that reach people where they live and build trust
- Strong partnerships with governments, donors, and local organizations to strengthen health systems and sustainability
- Multi-country implementation capacity to translate global strategies into measurable results
Sustainable health outcomes require strengthening the systems, institutions, and communities that sustain progress over time.
