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...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) is pleased to announce an extension of the nomination deadline for the 2026–2029 Governing Board and 2025 Executive Council elections. The new deadline is 21st July 2025. This extension provides additional time for eligible members and institutions to submit nominations and contribute to...
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...
Amid funding disruptions, leaders from 11 African Countries release policy recommendations to advance HIV response—backed by more than 60 experts from around the world May 9, 2025 — As disruptions in U.S. Government funding for global health destabilize healthcare services for millions of people and threaten a major resurgence of the...
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