Intranet PAC-CI
Published on 21 May 2026

AFRAVIH 2026: Dr. Patrick Coffie to speak on VIH-hepatitis B co-infection

Christian Kouadio

Researcher, PAC-CI

94 Views
AFRAVIH 2026: Dr. Patrick Coffie to speak on VIH-hepatitis B co-infection

Summary & Key Points

"Dr. Patrick Coffie, PAC-CI Scientific Director, presented at AFRAVIH 2026 in Lausanne the epidemiological challenges of HIV-hepatitis B co-infection, with a focus on African perspectives."

Continuing our series on the participation of the PAC-CI Programme/PRISME CI at AFRAVIH 2026, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, we highlight today the contribution of Pr Ahoutchi Patric Koffi, Scientific Director of the PAC-CI Programme.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM, Pr Coffie took part in the symposium organized by ViiV Healthcare on the theme: “Where are we with viral suppression in co-infection: perspectives on HIV and hepatitis B?”

On this occasion, he delivered an oral presentation titled: “HIV–HBV Co-infection: Global Epidemiology and African Perspectives.”

This presentation provided scientific insight into the challenges of HIV–hepatitis B co-infection, with a particular focus on African realities.

Through this participation, the PAC-CI Programme continues to share its scientific expertise in major international forums dedicated to HIV and chronic viral infections. See less

Christian Kouadio

Clinical Research Associate and Communications Manager at PAC-CI

Contact the author

Related Articles