News
Below you can find a full archive of HCI's press releases and announcements.
HCI holds successful Co-ordination Meeting in Tajikistan
16-06-2010
On 15 June 2010 in Dushanbe, HCI held its annual Co-ordination Meeting with its key stakeholders and partners to discuss progress thus far and the future directions of the ‘Health Connections Project’ in Tajikistan.
HCI’s KISP launched at www.myhci.org
14-05-2010
After the internal testing phase of HCI’s flagship project, its Knowledge- and Information- Sharing Platform (KISP) is now live. KISP serves to connect healthcare professionals with one another from around the globe on a variety of issues related to HIV, tuberculosis and drug treatment.
HCI thanks Jeroen de Bruin and Pieter Groen for their outstanding contribution to KISP
28-04-2010
HCI would like to thank to the collaborative team of Jeroen de Bruin (head of Jeronimo Design DDS) and Pieter Groen for their outstanding contributions to HCI’s flagship project, KISP.
HCI extends its gratitude to global medical experts for providing guidance and advice
16-04-2010
HCI would like to thank a number of key initial experts who have been answering questions posted to HCI’s Knowledge- and Information-Sharing Platform (KISP).
HCI responds to recent events in Kyrgyzstan
09-04-2010
HCI responds to the civil unrest in Kyrgyzstan and hopes for a quick and peaceful resolution
HCI enjoys early success in abstract submissions for the XVIII International AIDS Conference
08-04-2010
HCI is pleased to announce that a total of five abstracts written by HCI staff and affiliates have been accepted by the XVII International AIDS Conference, to be held 18-23 July 2010, in Vienna, Austria.
HCI’s first eHealth training in Central Asia delivered to healthcare professionals
08-04-2010
During the last 10 days of March, HCI successfully delivered eHealth training for its National Medical Moderators in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
HCI extends its gratitude to Babilon-T for its generous support
22-03-2010
HCI extends its gratitude to Tajikistan-based Babilon-T for its generous support of HCI’s programme activities in the country.
HCI equips Focal Points across the Tajik Republic
19-03-2010
HCI has delivered IT equipment and connected the Internet to all of its Focal Points located in Tajikistan as a part of its in-country programme activities.
HCI representatives participate in a Central Asian Regional Online Course on HIV/AIDS for Health Professionals
19-03-2010
Representative’s from HCI are currently participating in the Central Asian Regional Online Course on HIV/AIDS for Health Professionals, an eLearning course aimed at improving HIV and AIDS–related healthcare practices, which runs from 18 March–22 June 2010.
HCI equips Kyrgyz Focal Points across the country
25-02-2010
HCI has just completed the delivery of IT equipment to all 12 Focal Points as a part of project activities in Kyrgyzstan.
HCI adopts social media tools to further raise its global visibility and presence
18-02-2010
HCI has recently extended its use of innovation by adopting social media into its framework to keep healthcare professionals aware of the latest organisational developments by creating Facebook and Twitter pages.
HCI’s KISP reaches the internal testing phase
29-01-2010
With a scheduled launch date of 1 April 2010, HCI’s Knowledge- and Information-Sharing Platform (KISP) has reached the internal testing phase of development.
HCI extends its gratitude to Truelove Antiek & Guesthouse for its generous in-kind contributions
29-01-2010
HCI would like to sincerely thank Amsterdam-based Truelove Antiek & Guesthouse for its generosity to HCI.
HCI’s Tajikistan office relocates to the National Red Crescent Society premises
28-01-2010
HCI’s national office in Dushanbe has recently moved from space shared with the country office of AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) to the National Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Tajikistan.
HCI completes first training seminars for healthcare professionals in Central Asia
27-01-2010
Health Connections International (HCI) successfully completed two four-day training seminars on HIV, TB and harm reduction for National Medical Moderators in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan, respectively, in December 2009.
ANAC supports HCI's medical moderator in Kyrgyzstan
11-01-2010
The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (New York Capital Chapter) supports Health Connections International's Medical Moderator in Kyrgyzstan
Dr. Young to give presentation at CROI 2010
04-12-2009
Dr. Young will be giving a presentation on bone health in PLHIV at CROI 2010 in collaboration with the CDC.
HCI honours volunteers in Amsterdam
10-11-2009
On 4 November 2009, the Management Team of Health Connections International held its first informal gathering to honour and thank its volunteers in Amsterdam.
Oracle agrees to generously support HCI’s efforts
07-08-2009
Health Connections International (HCI) is delighted to announce that Oracle has agreed to generously support its work on addressing the HIV, tuberculosis and drug treatment issues in resource-poor settings.
Dr Benjamin Young joins HCI as Head of Medical Affairs
01-05-2009
Health Connections International is pleased to welcome Benjamin Young, MD, PhD as Head of Medical Affairs.
Derk Sauer joins HCI’s Honorary Advisory Board
27-04-2009
HCI is delighted to announce the addition of Independent Media Sanoma Magazines’ Derk Sauer to its Honorary Advisory Board.
Former Director of UNAIDS Dr Peter Piot, MD PhD joins HCI’s Honorary Advisory Board
24-04-2009
Former Executive Director of UNAIDS and UN Under Secretary-General Dr Peter Piot has agreed to join HCI's Honorary Advisory Board.
HCI participates in Harm Reduction Donor Conference in Amsterdam
02-02-2009
Health Connections International took part in the recent Harm Reduction Donor Conference, held 29-30 January 2009 in Amsterdam.
HCI opens its doors in Amsterdam with GNP+, ICSS & WAC
05-01-2009
Health Connections International together with its partner the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) opened their doors in new office space in Amsterdam with several like-minded organisations.
HCI completes its first strategy & planning trip to Bishkek
25-12-2008
Murdo Bijl (Director of HCI) together with Tanja Grechukhina (Regional Advisor–Eurasia Region) completed the first of a series of strategic site visits to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.
HCI welcomes Dr Donald Postnov to its International Advisory Board
22-12-2008
Health Connections International is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Donald Postnov to its International Advisory Board.
Strategic partners
Health Connections International is pleased to partner with like-minded organisations with whom we share a common goal–to ensure that those most in need receive the treatment, care and support they need.
As such, HCI has formed strategic partnerships with the following organisations:
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IAPAC |
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GNP+ |
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Red Crescent Societies |
