Indlela Behavioural Insights

Increasing access to HIV testing services to include private doctor-led clinics (GP practices) has the potential to reach population groups that are hard-to-reach through traditional testing modalities. To learn more, read the policy brief here: rb.gy/pmapj

Proud to bring our expertise in partnership w/ @Indlela_SA on this @gatesfoundation grand challenges award. Exciting & challenging frontier as we explore the benefits of leveraging LLMs (a nascent AI technology) to combat HIV stigma. gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant/your-cho…

Did you know that the Vooma Voucher programme led to a modest increase in COVID-19 first-dose vaccinations among older adults in South Africa, particularly in GP and KZN? Read our policy brief here: rb.gy/62mgh for more results and policy recommendations

Learn about the work of the @Indlela_SA nudge unit in South Africa over the past 3 years in this new commentary. It also addresses the need for nudge units + behavioral scientists engaged in global health research to invest in strengthening local capacity. bit.ly/43uFR8V

We are thrilled to share our June 2023 newsletter where we feature updates on Indlela's expansion, BIT projects and team achievements. Please join us at our satellite session and skills-building workshop taking place at SA AIDS 2023. Read more here rb.gy/ycem3

Sithabile Mngadi presenting, “I used to feel like a parcel, and now I feel like a human again”. The Implementation of the Common Element Treatment Approach in Gauteng South Africa: Lessons learned so far #SAMentalHealth #Letstalkmentalhealth

An inspiring message sharing her lived experiences #SAMentalHealth #TalkAboutMentalHealth

⁦@CandiceC_M⁩ charing a session on mental health and traditional healing #SAMentalHealth #Letstalkmentalhealth

Abstract submission is still open! See the poster below for a description on Track 1: Epidemiology and pandemics #RSAAIDSConf #SAAIDS2023 @HE2RO_SA @CandiceC_M @sophieinafrica

In this publication we found that financial incentives for COVID-19 vaccination led to a modest increase in first-dose vaccinations among older adults in RSA. Read the full publication here: bit.ly/3GxXkno

Exciting news to start the year on a good publication note! Our manuscript Quasi-experimental evaluation of a financial incentive for first-dose COVID-19 vaccination among adults aged ≥60 years in South Africa was published in BMJ Global Health.

@He2ro is recruiting for a South African based health data analyst, see the job ad here: bit.ly/3ICase7. Please do apply if you qualify or share within your networks!

@HE2RO_SA is recruiting for a South African based health data analyst, you can view the job ad here: bit.ly/3ZrLeF2. If you qualify please apply or share with your network! @sophieinafrica @CandiceC_M

Check out the @RSAAIDSConf to submit an abstract!

This is an exciting conference! We look forward to sharing some of the work we have been engaged in and also connecting and learning from other stakeholders and partners doing great work! @HE2RO_SA @sophieinafrica @CandiceC_M @laurakschmucker @abuttenheim @hthirumurthy @lclong_za

We are excited to share our last newsletter for 2022! In this newsletter we share updates on our projects and highlight the exciting work we have been involved in, including webinars, publications, interviews and more. Please check out our newsletter here: bit.ly/3UXQcWX

During #WordAIDSDay 2022, we are exited to share our latest Viewpoint, where Ms. Caroline Govathson discusses how behavioural science can add value to the TLD transition program in South Africa. Read more here rb.gy/mzprvm @govathson

Our Indlela Co-Director @sophieinafrica will be part of the panel. We look forward to leaning from the panel of experts! @HE2RO_SA #BehaviouralScience #AdolescentHealthResearch

Catch Claudia Hammond on BBC World Service Health Check as she engages with Indlela’s Co-Director Dr Sophie Pascoe on a discussion about nudges for HIV treatment. The session will be broadcast on 10 Nov at 15:30 & 20:30 SAST. Here's a link for more details rb.gy/ploydi

Had great behavioural design meetings with our collaborators @AnovaHealthSA @JSIhealth