ICASA 2025 seeks to put the power back in Africa’s hands, calling for bold domestic action, empowered voices, and a dignified future for those living positively with HIV SPECIAL REPORT BY: KWEKU BOLTON As Africa intensifies its efforts to end HIV/AIDS by 2030, Accra will host the 23rd International Conference on...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) represented by Hon. Dr. David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa, ICASA 2025 President, joins the people of Ghana in deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, which claimed the lives of eight gallant sons of the nation, including the Honourable...
La Société Africaine Anti-sida (SAA) a le plaisir de presenter la liste des candidats retenus pour les élections du Conseil d’Administration 2025. À la suite d’un processus rigoureux de sélection mené par une agence de consultation indépendante, toutes les candidatures ont été évaluées sur la base des critères d’éligibilité suivants...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) is pleased to announce the successful nominees for the 2025 Board Membership Election. Following a rigorous review process conducted by the Independent Online Consultant Agency, all nominations were assessed based on the following eligibility criteria: Be a registered member with the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA). Have a valid...
Reflections from #IAS2025 in Rwanda This week in Kigali, as the sun rose over Rwanda’s thousand hills, a familiar saying came to mind: “Make hay while the sun shines.” But at closer to 60, I’ve come to realize, it’s not how much hay you make, but how you make it...
It’s not every day a community advocate takes home a global award. And it’s even rarer when that trailblazer is an African woman. But Yvette Raphael did just that and reminded the world why her voice cannot be ignored. The Society for AIDS in Africa is proud to celebrate Yvette...
There’s something deeply grounding about seeing an old friend in the middle of a whirlwind. Yesterday at ICASA, I had one of those rare, beautiful pauses—holding hands and sharing smiles with my dear friend, Rosemary Mburu. It was a fleeting moment, but one rich with meaning. In a field where...
SAA Board had the privilege of visiting the newly operational headquarters of the Africa Medicines Agency (AMA) in Kigali—a moment that was not only historic but deeply affirming. On July 15th, 2025, the SAA Board visited the office of the long-envisioned AMA. Witnessing this transition from aspiration to reality...
"Naija no dey carry last!" That powerful phrase resonates deeply, especially when it comes to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. And it's never been truer. As the world strives towards the crucial goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, one fact is undeniable: this goal...
The countdown is on, and the energy is unmistakable. From December 3rd to 8th, 2025, Accra, Ghana, will host the 35th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), promising to be a defining moment for the global health community. As the Board of the Society for AIDS in...
