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...
1. About SAA The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) is a continent-led institution dedicated to driving the African response to HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria. Established in 1989 at the Fourth International Symposium on AIDS and Associated Cancers in Africa and formally constituted in 1991, SAA operates from its permanent...
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) invites applications from distinguished scholars, clinicians, and public health experts across Africa and the global South to serve as the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of its newly launched peer-reviewed publication. ▌ 1. BACKGROUND: SOCIETY FOR AIDS IN AFRICA (SAA) Founded in 1989, the Society for AIDS...
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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,...
