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In a world where science has made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV, one stubborn reality persists — the silence, stigma, and shame that continue to fuel the epidemic. Speaking at the University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Science Association’s 13th Annual Scientific Conference, the ICASA Director, Mr Luc...
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...
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...
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...
Date: 22nd to 23rd May 2025 Venue: Mensvic Grand Hotel The Abstract Mentoring/Writing Workshop was organized as part of efforts to enhance the abstract writing capacity of young scientists, community and programme staff from the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) regional offices in preparation for upcoming ICASA 2025 Conference. The workshop was...
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Today, the ICASA Director, Mr Luc Armand Bodea and Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Ministry of Health to meet with the newly appointed Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The purpose of the meeting was to officially brief...
Greetings from the Society for AIDS in Africa. We are writing to inform you of an exciting opportunity to join the mentorship programme, which is currently open to members who wish to submit their abstracts and would like to receive support from a mentor. The mentorship programme connects early-career professionals, students,...
