SAA Marks 35th Anniversary with 200 Mattresses to Korle Bu

Accra, Ghana – December 1, 2025 – The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), in celebration of its 35th anniversary and World AIDS Day, has donated 200 mattresses to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving patient care across Africa.

The donation represents a significant contribution to one of Ghana’s leading healthcare institutions and underscores SAA’s dedication to supporting frontline health services in the fight against HIV/AIDS and related health challenges.

A Legacy of Service and Leadership

Since its establishment in 1990, the Society for AIDS in Africa has been at the forefront of the continent’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As the organization marks 35 years of advocacy, research, and community engagement, this donation symbolizes SAA’s continued commitment to practical action that directly improves the lives of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

“As we celebrate 35 years of service to Africa, we wanted to give back in a meaningful way that strengthens the healthcare system,” said [SAA President’s Name], President of the Society for AIDS in Africa. “These mattresses will provide comfort and dignity to patients at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, ensuring they receive care in an environment that supports their healing and recovery.”

World AIDS Day Commemoration

The donation, made on December 1st in observance of World AIDS Day, aligns with this year’s global theme of solidarity, community leadership, and the urgent need to protect progress made in the HIV response. World AIDS Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the critical importance of sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure.

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana’s premier tertiary healthcare facility, serves thousands of patients annually, including people living with HIV/AIDS. The 200 mattresses will enhance patient comfort across multiple wards and contribute to improved quality of care.

Strengthening Collaboration as ICASA 2025 Hosts

As hosts of the 25th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025), currently underway at the Accra International Conference Centre, SAA has also engaged in strategic discussions with the Ghana AIDS Commission to strengthen collaboration and advance innovative strategies for a more impactful HIV response across the continent.

The meeting with the Ghana AIDS Commission focused on:

• Enhancing domestic resource mobilization for HIV programs
• Strengthening community-led responses to HIV/AIDS
• Advancing health sovereignty and African ownership of HIV interventions
• Expanding access to prevention, testing, and treatment services
• Addressing social and structural barriers to HIV services

“By working together—governments, civil society, communities, and international partners—we can accelerate progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.”

ICASA 2025: A Platform for African Solutions

ICASA 2025, taking place December 2-8, 2025, in Accra, has brought together thousands of researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, people living with HIV, and community advocates from across Africa and around the world. The conference theme, “By Africa, By Africa, and For Africa,” emphasizes the importance of African leadership, innovation, and ownership in shaping the continent’s health agenda.

The donation to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the engagement with the Ghana AIDS Commission exemplify SAA’s commitment to translating conference discussions into concrete action that benefits communities and strengthens health systems.

About the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA)

Founded in 1989, the Society for AIDS in Africa is a pan-African network of individuals and organizations committed to supporting an effective response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. For 35 years, SAA has provided leadership in advocacy, research, capacity building, and community mobilization. The organization convenes the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), the continent’s premier platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration on HIV/AIDS and related health issues.