Symposia 6 - Managing HIV Co-infections
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| Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Frangipani |
Details
This session explores the spectrum of HIV co-infections seen across Pacific Island Countries – tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and opportunistic infections – spanning both straightforward and complex clinical presentations. Combining two abstract presentations with a multi-country, case-based learning format, it emphasises practical diagnosis and management, community-based and continuity of care, and South-to-South learning across the Pacific. Cases are drawn from Kiribati, the Cook Islands, the Solomon Islands, Australia and Fiji, reflecting the diversity of settings and the shared challenges of the region.
Speaker
Pacific HIV Symposium
Anchor Abstracts
Dr Antoinette David
Pediatrician
Fiji Ministry of Health
Dr Jackson Rakei
Director Of Sti/hiv/hepatitis Unit
Ministry Of Health & Medical Services
HIV Case Investigation Analysis from the Solomon Islands
10-minute presentation; Q&A grouped with above abstract "A Sustainable Virtual Education and Case-Based Learning Model to Strengthen HIV and SRH Care in Pacific Island Countries" (30 minutes total for both abstract presentations and discussion).
Marou Tikataake
Kiribati
Case Presentation 1: Simple HIV/TB co-infection
Khim Tham
Alice Springs HCV Team
Case Presentation 2: Simple HIV/viral hepatitis co-infection – focus on community and continuity of care
Ruonamakin Rui
Cook Islands
Case presentation 3: Complex HIV/TB co-infection – TB meningitis
Dr Alusio Vuniivi
Medical Officer- Internal Medicine
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Case Presentation 4: Complex HIV/TB co-infection – immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
Lavenia Gaunavinaka
Senior Medical Officer Srh Unit Lautoka
Ministry Of Health And Medical Services Fiji
Case Presentation 5: Complex opportunistic infection – CMV retinitis in a newly diagnosed pregnant woman living with HIV
Senior Medical Officer at the Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic in Lautoka, overseeing the clinical and programmatic HIV response for Fiji’s Western Division. She is a lead contributor to the Fiji HIV Estimates 2023–2026, supporting evidence‑based planning and epidemic control.
Session Chair
Dashika Balak
Principal Medical Officer - Treatment, Care And Support Lead
Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Unit, Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
