Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS)

RUNNER-UP | TB has long sat in the shadow of other diseases. And while the wins are there the underlying reality remains, writes Professor Kogie Naidoo as she likens TB to a bridesmaid awaiting its turn to garner attention. spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/03/20/aft… @MRCza @CAPRISAOfficial

Landmark SA study: HPV vaccination protects girls living with HIV. “For the first time, we show that early, school-based HPV vaccination provides excellent protection in a high HIV prevalence setting.” – Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe bit.ly/471SRru #HPVVaccine #WitsRHI

New guidance on #cryptococcalmeningitis induction therapy is here — join our webinar to see how the AMBITION-cm trial has changed clinical practice. Live: 19 March | 17h30 SAST → us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Pre-recorded: 24 March | 13h00 SAST → us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We're pleased to announce our 2026 guideline update to induction treatment for cryptococcal meningitis! sahivsoc.org/Files/SAHCS%20… @neleshg @Nmphothulo #HIV #CryptococcalMeningitis

CAB-LA: $180 per person per year. Generic lenacapavir: $40. That price gap kept a registered, effective medicine out of SA's publics. clinics — but it prepared the country for LEN’s roll-out. #HIV #PrEP bhekisisa.org/article/2026-0…

It's long been recognised that cognitive impairment is a potential complication of HIV infection. Questions over how likely and how serious this potential complication is have become more urgent over time as the population of people living with HIV ages. spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/03/03/ear…

South Africa’s National Department of Health has released updated Consolidated HIV Guidelines covering prevention, testing, linkage to care, ART initiation and optimisation, AHD, and VTP across the continuum of care. Read more: sahivsoc.org/Files/National…

Preventing vertical transmission remains a critical priority. Join this CME VTP Strategies to explore the latest approaches to preventing HIV transmission from mother to child and closing remaining gaps us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ICYMI | That TB and malnutrition often go hand-in-hand is well established, but it is also one of those connections that is often greeted by a shrug. That is something the WHO is hoping to change. spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/11/03/who…

Results of PURPOSE 1 & 2 after the blinded randomization phase were presented at #CROI2026. HIV incidence remain low in the LEN arms with only 5 incident infections across both studies.

A powerful reminder of a time shaped by fear and loss, but also by activism, resilience, and human rights leadership. We honour those who drove progress in the HIV and TB response, and remain committed to protecting these gains and closing the gaps that remain. @Nmphothulo

TB DASHBOARD | Spotlight's new TB dashboard and graph generator follows on the launch of a similar HIV dashboard. These dashboards show estimates from the latest versions of the Thembisa mathematical model. @TBAC_sa @TBProof spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/02/17/edi…

Join our next CME webinar on common skin manifestations in adults with HIV, featuring case-based scenarios Register now: LIVE: Thu 12 Feb 2026 | 17:30–19:00 SAST tinyurl.com/4chba8v6 PRE-REC: Tue 17 Feb 2026 | 13:00–14:30 SAST tinyurl.com/3z3eb4z2 @Wa_Makhakhe @Nmphothulo

We are excited to announce the 3rd SAHCS Long-Acting Treatment and Prevention Conference taking place at the Maslow Hotel, Sandton. Save the date. Registration opening soon.sahivsoc.org/Subheader/Inde… #LongActingHIV @Nmphothulo

Join our first CPD-accredited CME webinar of 2026 on the diagnosis and management of TB in adults.▶️ 29 Jan us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 3 Feb us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @SpotlightNSP @Nmphothulo @StopTB

Vaccination is a key global public health intervention. In the search for an HIV vaccine, IAVI has announced that the first doses of experimental vaccine antigens were administered in mid-December 2025 in the Phase 1 IAVI G004 trial. Study details: clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06694… #HIV

High TPT uptake and completion were seen among #PLHIV starting ART in #Malawi. However, children lag behind, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve paediatric TPT uptake -sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivm…

The new HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report shows that stigma remains a major issue in SA. Findings highlight internal shame, discrimination in families and communities, and worrying experiences in health facilities. Researchers from @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL, The National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS and @HSRCza say the data shows where urgent improvements are needed. Find out more here: health-e.org.za/2025/12/10/new… via @Faithmutizira

Editable lenacapavir job aids developed by @WitsRHI, with support from Unitaid and partners, are now available through PrEPWatch. They offer practical tools for providers delivering long-acting injectable PrEP across diverse settings. Learn more: prepwatch.org/resources/lena…

EDs are key entry points for both occupational and non-occupational HIV prevention. While PEP is well established, PrEP remains underutilised. This study highlights clinician insights essential to strengthening ED-based HIV prevention. Read more:sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivm…