The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) extends our appreciation to the three bidding countries for their interest in hosting the twenty-third edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA). All submitted bids were very competitive. We are pleased to announce that the Republic of Ghana...
La Société Africaine Anti-Sida (SAA) exprime sa gratitude aux 3 pays qui ont manifesté leur intérêt pour abriter la 23ème édition de la Conférence Internationale sur le Sida et les IST en Afrique (ICASA). Tous les dossiers de candidature soumis étaient très pertinents. Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la République...
Obafemi Aolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, invites you to the 362 Inaugural Lecture Series to be delivered by Morẹnikẹ Oluwátóyìn Ukpong, BChD, MBA, MEd, PhD, FWACS, FAS, Professor of Paediatric Dentistry. Details of the lecture are as follows: Topic: LEAVING TOOTHPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME Date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024. Time: 5:00 pm Nigeria Local Time Venue: Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Presided over by: Professor...
The Society for AIDS In Africa, under a delegation led by Hon. Dr. David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa, SAA President, Dr. Meskerem Beleke Grunitzky, member of the SAA Board of Trustees and Mr. Luc Armand Bodea, ICASA Director and SAA Coordinator, Madam Clemence Assogba, Head of Administration and Finance and Mr....
Press release HARARE/GENEVA, 9 December 2023—Africa can end AIDS as a public threat, but to do so governments and international partners need to increase actions to reach everyone in need. Actions include accelerating treatment for children living with HIV and HIV prevention for adolescent girls, young women and key populations....
In the realm of global health, optimism often intersects with rhetoric, and one such prevailing sentiment asserts that we are at the last mile for the HIV response. This assertion, while undoubtedly fueled by significant advancements and progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, prompts a critical examination of its...
As I sit amidst the discussions at the ICASA conference, a recurring refrain echoes through the halls: 'Community Must Lead.' The rhetoric is ubiquitous, repeated by speakers who simultaneously call upon community members to take charge of their destinies while delineating the contours of the struggle for rights and...
The 2023 World AIDS Day theme boldly declares, 'Let Community Lead.' This rallying cry is not just a statement but an acknowledgment of a crucial shift in perspective. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly empowering directive lies a nuanced irony — a paradoxical call for communities to lead...
Introduction In recent weeks, the World AIDS Day theme has echoed a resounding call for communities to take the lead in the national and global response to HIV. This rallying cry emphasizes the vital role that communities play in addressing the challenges posed by the epidemic. However, within the seemingly...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) secretariat, organizers of the International Conference on AIDS & STIs in Africa has awarded the World Health Organisation African Region (WHO-AFRO) Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti the prestigious SAA Excellence award. The award was handed to her during a plenary session at the International...
