In commemoration of the HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) 2023, IAVI, via the ADVANCE program, partnered with SAHTAC and The Aurum institute, to host the inaugural regional HVAD conference at the Birchwood Hotel & Or Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 30, 2023. Drawing 131 participants, both in person and online, the...

The Covid-19 pandemic not only exposed the weaknesses in our healthcare system but also revealed the deep-seated issues that remain prevalent with pharmaceutical companies responsible for developing lifesaving technology. The deep-seated issues pertaining to access to medical resources in third-world countries, where many countries are often left behind in the process of accessing lifesaving technology....

South African Health Technologies Advocacy Coalition (SAHTAC) in partnership and collaboration with The Aurum Institute, Amref Health Africa, Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) and Advocates for the Prevention of HIV in Africa (APHA) hosted a breakfast meeting on 6 December 2021 between 08:00-09:30. The event took place during the 21st Edition of the...