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...
La Société Africaine Anti-Sida (SAA) est préoccupée par la propension de l'épidémie d'Ebola en cours en République Démocratique du Congo et en Ouganda. Elle exprime sa solidarité envers les communautés touchées, les agents de santé, les professionnels de la santé publique et les chercheurs mobilisés pour la riposte. Nous saluons...
Date: 22nd June 2026 EMBARGO: None (For immediate release) The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) expresses its concern regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and extends its solidarity to the affected communities, healthcare workers, public health professionals and researchers working tirelessly to...
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...
Date: 18th May 2026 EMBARGO: None (For immediate release) The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) successfully convened its official Handover Ceremony and Executive Board Transition Meeting from 14th–15th May 2026 in Accra, marking a significant leadership transition in the organization’s continued commitment to strengthening Africa’s response to HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis,...
Dear Honorable Outgoing Board Members, Dear Honorable Newly Elected Board Members, Dear Honorable Members of the Board of Trustees of the Society for AIDS in Africa, Dear Director of ICASA and SAA Coordinator, First, allow me to particularly recognize the 4th President of SAA, Professor Robert Soudre, who is here with us today...
