The 13th SA AIDS Conference 2027, under the Theme: An Integrated and Sustainable HIV Response
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The 13th South African AIDS Conference is returning to Durban!
Join us from 23 – 26 August 2027 as we come together under the theme “An Integrated and Sustainable HIV Response.”
📍 Durban, South Africa ICC
#SAAIDS27 #SAAIDS2027 #SaveTheDate
Men's health matters! A stronger HIV response starts with men prioritising their health, accessing healthcare and making informed decisions about prevention, testing and treatment.
Let's break stigma and encourage open conversations.
saaids.co.za/
#MensHealthMonth
📝 Ready to showcase your research at SAAIDS 2027?
Follow these steps to submit your abstract and contribute to the scientific programme.
📅 Abstract submission deadline: 15 March 2027
📍 Durban, South Africa, 23 – 26 August 2027
Submit Here: bit.ly/4e01lCT
SA AIDS Conference retweeted
The final day of #SAAIDS2025 is underway, kicking off with the last plenary session. What does a winning strategy against HIV/AIDS look like? Rapporteurs are combining insights from 8 sessions to map it out. #ENDAIDS #MHCONFERNCE2025#SAAIDS2025
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, officially closes the #SAAIDS2025 conference, commending delegates for their resilience and unwavering commitment to ending #HIV as a public health threat by 2030. #HIVPrevention #HIVAwareness #UniteForChange
To close off the #SAAIDS2025 conference, the Dira Sengwe Board of Directors announced the Chairs for the 13th SA AIDS Conference! We’re excited for what’s ahead! 🎉 #SAAIDS #Uniteforchange #HIVPrevention
Celebrating the success of #SAAIDS2025 conference with the incredible Uzolo Youth Choir, esteemed delegates, and the Hon. Dr. Joe Phaahla. Together, we amplify voices for #HIVPrevention and #UniteForChange.
@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @FPD_SA
The UNAIDS Country Director #saaids2025 #MentalHealth highlighted the need to integrate Mental Health into HIV and TB conference.
Closing Ceremony #saaids2025 as the conference comes to an end with all speakers pointing out that the sudden cuts of funding has been a disaster not just to the local but also globally. We are facing a crisis and pretending we are not is a new form of denialism
The #SAAIDS2025 closing plenary opened with Dr Saiqa Mullick’s powerful talk on ‘Next Generation PrEP’—sharing lessons from CAB-LA and the future of LEN PrEP. #HIVPrevention #uniteforchange
From personal loss to public purpose | At #SAAIDS2025, @ShoutItNowSA's Athi Diko showed how stigma & harmful masculinity impact men’s mental health. Storytelling reframes care-seeking as strength— these are conversations that will continue at the #SAMentalHealth2025 Conference.
Transforming Men’s Health 🚹 | At #saaids2025, Mr. Sahluko Mpayipeli showed how partnering with traditional leaders drives community buy-in, mobilizes men for HIV prevention, caregiving & GBV action—boosting health outcomes and strengthening families. #MensHealth #HIVPrevention
Day 3 of #SAAIDS2025, the second plenary “Re-imagining #HIVPrevention” led by @Auruminstitute’s Jacqueline Pienaar highlighted the future of PrEP: bringing prevention to people, centering communities, learning from past efforts, and addressing sex workers’ needs to boost uptake.
More from the exhibition stands at the #saaids2025 Conference! Each display showcases creativity, innovation, and the inspiring work happening across HIV prevention, care, and research. Truly a hub of collaboration and impact! #uniteforchange #HIVPrevention
The exhibition hall at the #saaids2025 conference is buzzing with creativity and innovation! From vibrant displays to engaging stands, each exhibit highlights the incredible work being done across HIV prevention, care, and research. #HIVPrevention
@FPD_SA
The first plenary of day 3 at #SAAIDS2025 explored "Re-imagining data in the HIV response", highlighting the use of technology solutions such as AI, private sector solutions, and the value of a multi-sectoral approach to reach all South Africans.
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SAAIDS2025 Addressing the 12th SA AIDS Conference in Johannesburg, Sibongile Tshabalala, TAC National Chairperon said "engaging with the government should not mean silencing our voices or diverting attention to agendas that don't reflect the real needs of our communities".
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⁉️ Why are we speaking about #TB at an #HIV conference?
TB is still the leading cause of death in people living with HIV.
📽️ Short update with AHRI's Prof @LimakatsoLebina about her talk today at #SAAIDS2025 on community-based digital chest X-ray screening for TB 👇🏾
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Poster Presentation Highlights from #SAAIDS2025 today.
Florence Muvirimi, Quality Improvement Advisor presented strategies to improve decanting of ART clients at Randburg Clinic. By strengthening records management, viral load monitoring, and team engagement, her project demonstrated how structured, multi-layered interventions can reduce congestion, enhance patient tracking, and ensure sustainable HIV care.
Bonga Mbatha, Project Coordinator, showcased work from Ehlanzeni district, focusing on reaching at-risk agricultural labourers with after-hours home deliveries, psychosocial support, and lab coordination. The project reinforced treatment adherence and viral suppression, highlighting patient-centred, context-specific solutions in hard-to-reach communities.
Zandile Sibeko, Research Nurse, presented on Toxicity Profiles and Loss to Follow-Up Among Patients on BPaL vs. Standard Regimens for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Insights from the PROBe-DRTB Study.
Tumisho Ngobela, GIS Mapping Officer, shared findings from Evaluating the Impact of Community-Based Targeted Universal TB Testing (TUTT) Among People Living with HIV in eThekwini, emphasising how TUTT effectively helps close gaps in care.
These presentations highlight how frontline innovation and dedication are bridging gaps in HIV and TB care, strengthening access and outcomes for communities.
#EndHIV
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Day 3 at #SAAIDS2025; Don't miss the plenary talk by Professor Gesine Meyer-Rath ow.ly/ipME50WUexq starting soon!
