The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), represented by its President; Hon. Dr. Nchabi Richard Kamwi, hereby invites African countries wishing to host the 25th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa in 2029 (ICASA 2029) to send in their application bid document to the SAA Secretariat in...
Rio de Janeiro (Brésil), le 27 juillet 2026 Monsieur le Président de la Société Africaine Anti-Sida, Monsieur le Secrétaire général de la Société Africaine Anti-Sida, Madame, Monsieur le Directeur d'ICASA, Mesdames et Messieurs les représentants des organisations internationales et des agences du Système des Nations Unies, Distingués partenaires techniques et financiers, Mesdames et Messieurs les...
Opening Statement by Hon. Dr. Nchabi Richard Kamwi, SAA President Distinguished guests, representatives of governments, partners, members of the media, colleagues and friends, Good afternoon. Last year, we gathered in the Land of Gold, Accra, Ghana, for the 23rd edition of ICASA 2025 under the theme "Africa in Action: Catalyzing Integrated Sustainable Responses...
POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE 27 Juillet 2026, Rio de Janeiro. La Société Africaine Anti-sida (SAA) a le plaisir d’annoncer que le Bénin est retenu comme pays d’accueil de la 24e édition de la Conférence internationale sur le SIDA et les IST en Afrique (ICASA). ICASA 2027 se tiendra au Bénin du 5...
BACKGROUND OF ICASA The International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) is a major and only bilingual international AIDS conference which takes place in Africa. It is a biennial conference which alternates between Anglophone and Francophone African countries. The International Conference on HIV and STIs...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27th July 2026, Rio de Janeiro. The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) is delighted to announce that Benin has been selected as the host country for the 24th edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), which will take place in Benin from...
Accra, Ghana – 30 June 2026 – In a landmark in health diplomatic engagement, the leadership of the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Mariana Madeira, Brazil's Ambassador to Ghana, to explore strategic collaboration ahead of the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de...
“Ending AIDS” has mobilized billions, inspired hope, and transformed global health. But as we look toward 2030 and beyond, one question remains unanswered for the continent that carries the heaviest burden: Whose epidemic is being ended — and whose is not? Africa has made remarkable progress, yet stark inequalities persist — between...
Dr. Richard Kamwi has recently been elected as the new President of the Society for AIDS in Africa Executive Council, a remarkable achievement that not only reflects his decades of dedication to healthcare but also places Namibia at the forefront of continental efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS and...
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana "What began as national service has grown into a decade-plus legacy of commitment, excellence, and dedication." In a heartwarming moment of recognition at the 8th SAA Executive Board Handover Ceremony, held at the prestigious Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana, two outstanding members of the SAA secretariat...
