{
  "abstract": "Africa is on the brink of an evolutionary leap, transitioning from dependency on external aid to establishing itself as an autonomous and sustainable hub for innovation. Despite significant progress in the HIV response, 1 over-reliance on imported models of service delivery and limited African investments threatens this journey. A shift towards self-reliance is both needed and feasible, as Africa possesses the minds and resources required.2 In view of urgent and diverse health challenges, Africa must redefine its health and HIV agenda, moving from one-size-fits-all solutions to tailored local strategies rooted in its diverse cultures and intracontinental collaboration. Funding-related barriers must be addressed, and international initiatives should align with Africa’s priorities.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia"
      ],
      "name": "Mumbi Chola"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), Bissau, Guinea-Bissau"
      ],
      "name": "Magda Robalo"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Global Health 50/50, Cambridge, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Kent Buse"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), Bissau, Guinea-Bissau"
      ],
      "name": "Pokuaa Oduro-Bonsrah"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria",
        "Nigeria Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA), Lagos, Nigeria"
      ],
      "name": "Jekwu Ozoemene"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Consultant, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire"
      ],
      "name": "Abdoul Dieng"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "ACTS101, Kampala, Uganda"
      ],
      "name": "Ruth Akulu"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Zimbabwe National AIDS Council, Harare, Zimbabwe"
      ],
      "name": "Bernard Madzima"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Galien Forum Africa, Dakar, Senegal"
      ],
      "name": "Awa Marie Coll-Seck"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia"
      ],
      "name": "Robb Sheneberger"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "SCMN Global Health Consulting, Pretoria, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Sesupo Makakole Nene"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Washington, Washington, USA"
      ],
      "name": "Mark Dybul"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Chief Executive Officer, Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia"
      ],
      "name": "Izukanji Sikazwe"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Africa Medicines Agency, Bamako, Mali"
      ],
      "name": "Michel Sidibe"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [],
      "name": "The African-led HIV Control Workng Group"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Africa’s ownership of a sustainable health journey towards an AIDS-free future",
  "uid": "2228c2fa-56d5-5131-95a2-598eb4d303b5"
}