Past Events

42 Years Since South Africa’s First HIV Diagnosis: Perspectives from Those Infected and Affected by HIV

Join us for the insightful webinar, "42 Years Since South Africa's First HIV Diagnosis: Perspectives from Those Infected and Affected by HIV." This event reflects on four decades of resilience, progress, and ongoing challenges in the fight against HIV. The webinar provides a unique platform for individuals living with HIV…

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The Choice Agenda Webinar – True Choice in HIV Prevention Involves More Than Product Options: Novel Strategies in Service Delivery

Wits RHI is excited to announce the upcoming The Choice Agenda (TCA) Webinar. Join us on 19 November to explore innovative approaches to delivering HIV prevention services beyond just product variety, making healthcare more accessible and community-centered. Event Details Date: Tuesday, 19 November  2024 Time: 9:00 AM ET / 4:00…

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The 2nd Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Long-acting Treatment and Prevention Conference

Join Us for the 2nd Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS) Long-Acting Treatment and Prevention Conference Theme: The Future of Antiretrovirals in Africa: Long-Acting Agents and Beyond Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Location: The Maslow Hotel, Johannesburg This pivotal event will spotlight the latest advancements in long-acting treatments and prevention…

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Climate and Health Africa Conference 2024

Join us for the inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024), taking place from 29 to 31 October 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hosted by CeSHHAR Zimbabwe and the Government of Zimbabwe, the conference will focus on the critical health impacts of climate change across the continent. Key Highlights: Discussions…

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Wits RHI at HIVR4P 2024

Dates: 6-10 October 2024 Location: Lima, Peru and Virtual The HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) Conference is a vital  global platform for showcasing the latest advancements in HIV prevention research and practice. Wits RHI is excited to be part of HIVR4P 2024, the 5th edition of this conference, where leading…

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Africa Climate and Health Webinar

Enabling Transdisciplinary Research and Action in Health and Climate Change in Africa Date: 20 September 2024 Time: 01:00 PM Johannesburg Join a dynamic webinar dedicated to showcasing emerging examples of Transdisciplinary Research (TDR) and action in Africa. This event will spotlight innovative research and actionable insights inspired by the Wellcome-funded…

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Climate Change, Women’s Health, and the Fossil Fuel Influence

Join us for an insightful discussion on the impact of climate change on women’s health! Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024 Time: 18:00 (SAST) Platform: Online Webinar Hosted by Fossil Free South Africa, this important conversation will explore the intricate connections between climate change, public health, maternal risk factors, and the…

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Empowering Futures: Responding to the HIV Epidemic Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Africa

Join Us for a Pivotal Webinar Discussion We invite you to an essential conversation about addressing the HIV epidemic among adolescent girls and young women in Africa. This webinar will gather leading experts, civil society representatives, policymakers, and researchers dedicated to advancing HIV prevention. Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Time:…

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From Stigma to Solutions: Advances in the Prevention of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Join us for an enlightening lecture by Professor Sinead Delany-Moretlwe of Wits RHI, Faculty of Health Sciences. Discover the urgent need for effective interventions in the fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly in Africa. In this lecture, Professor Delany-Moretlwe will delve into the significant impact of HIV and…

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Bridging the Gap in HIV Prevention Vaccine Research

Join Wits RHI's Research Team for an insightful webinar titled "Bridging the Gap: Stakeholder Engagement in HIV Prevention Vaccine Research at Policy and Civil Society Levels." This session will delve into the importance of strengthening connections between policymakers and communities impacted by HIV, ensuring that policy initiatives align with the…

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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Workshop

Join Wits RHI’s Implementation Science and Maternal and Child Health Directorates in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for a two-day workshop focused on the impact of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) globally and in South Africa. Date: 12-13 August, 2024 Format: Online Event Workshop Highlights: Gain insights…

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Wits RHI Participates in the 16th International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV

As part of our pre-conference activities for AIDS 2024, Wits RHI is excited to announce our participation in the 16th International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV. This hybrid event took place in Munich, Germany, on 19-20 July 2024, serving as a vital platform for leading researchers and practitioners to exchange…

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Deep Dive Session on Heat-Related Health Risks

Wits RHI, as the secretariat for the CHANCE Network, is excited to announce our upcoming webinar aimed at building capacity among researchers and policymakers. Webinar Details: Date: Wednesday, 10th July 2024 Time: 4pm SAST / 5pm EAT / 2pm GMT Title: Impact Beyond the Impact Factor - Moving Beyond Publications…

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The International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024

Join Prof. Helen Rees, Executive Director of Wits RHI, presents a keynote address at the International Pandemic Sciences Conference 2024 hosted by the Pandemic Sciences Institute at the University of Oxford. Date: 1-2 July 2024 Location: Online View the programme here Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge insights…

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Orthogonal Approaches to TB Prevention: Insights on Vaccines from Prof. Lee Fairlie at the 8th SA TB Conference

Prof Lee Fairlie, Director of Maternal and Child Health, is attending the 8th SA TB Conference from 4-6 June 2024. She has been invited as a plenary speaker and will participate in a roundtable discussion on 5th June titled “Orthogonal Approaches to TB Prevention.” This session will explore cutting-edge research…

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Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe Participates in International AIDS Society Webinar on Global STI Trends

On 7 May 2024, Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe, Director of Research at Wits RHI, joined other prominent experts in an International AIDS Society (IAS) webinar. This virtual event provided insights into the latest global trends in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the status of Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) and its relevance for…

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The IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

Wits RHI Climate and Health Directorate cordially invites you to join us for an insightful webinar. Topic: The IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Cities Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Time: 10:00-11:00 (Harare, Pretoria) / 8:00-9:00 UTC Speaker: Prof. Debra Roberts Previous Co-Chair, IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)…

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Webinar on Projected Climate Change in Southern Africa

The Wits RHI Climate and Health Directorate warmly invites you to participate in our upcoming webinar: Topic: Projected Climate Change in Southern Africa Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Harare, Pretoria) / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM UTC Speaker: Dr. Jessica Steinkopf from the Global…

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Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe to Present at Gonococcal Immunoassay and Standards Workshop

  Prof Sinead Delany-Moretlwe, our Director of Research, has been invited to present at the Gonococcal Immunoassay and Standards Workshop at Keble College, University of Oxford, on 11-12 April 2024. This workshop gathers experts in gonococcal infections to discuss research, trends, and standards in immunoassay techniques.

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Engagement in Implementation Science: How Researchers are Utilizing GPP in Post-clinical Research and Product Introduction

Join us for an insightful webinar on 20 March 2024, from 15:00 to 16:00 SAST | 16:00 to 17:00 EAT | 08:00 to 09:00 ET. Our distinguished panelists, including Nicolette Naidoo, Elzette Rousseau, and Nomfundo Eland Mwanda, will discuss how researchers are leveraging Good Participatory Practice (GPP) in implementation science.…

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Building a Brand for PrEP: Positioning PrEP in the Hearts and Minds of Young People

Join us on Thursday, 14 March 2024, from 12pm to 1pm GMT for an insightful webinar on "Building a Brand for PrEP: Positioning PrEP in the Hearts and Minds of Young People." As the landscape of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) evolves with new products like oral PrEP, the PrEP ring, and…

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Professor Sinead Delany-Moretlwe, Director of Research Will Be Presenting At The New GIFT Webinar

The Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT), is a low-cost device that detects vaginal inflammation, one of the biggest drivers of HIV risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes in low and middle income countries. It has been co-developed in South Africa by an almost exclusively female team, through collaborative approaches, spanning multiple disciplines.…

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The 17th James H.S Gear Memorial Lecture

Prof Helen Rees will deliver the 17th James H.S Gear Memorial Lecture under the theme “Cervical cancer elimination: give us the tools and we will finish the job”. The James H.S. Gear Memorial Lecture is an annual event dedicated to supporting research that advances the field of Medical Virology in…

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Wits RHI Ekurhuleni Gophelega Team hosting our CDC Partners

The Wits RHI Ekurhuleni Gophelega Team had the pleasure of hosting our CDC Partners on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at one of their district sites. Tembisa Main Clinic is a PEPFAR-funded, CDC-supported facility providing HIV testing and ART services in Ekurhuleni. The facility has achieved considerable success in HIV case…

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Wits RHI in partnership with AVAC hosted the 2023 GPP Leadership Course at Adelaide Tambo Hall

Wits RHI in partnership with AVAC hosted the 2023 GPP Leadership Course at Adelaide Tambo Hall from the 06th to the 10th of November 2023. Out of 105 applications received 20 emerging GPP leaders and implementers from Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and South Africa, were selected to participate. The course…

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Key Populations Transgender Team Shines at Johannesburg Pride 2023

Johannesburg Pride 2023 was a vibrant celebration that united people from all walks of life to honour the LGBTQ+ community, and our Wits RHI team made a significant impact by showing unwavering support. We are incredibly proud of our team's involvement and the positive impact made at Johannesburg Pride. Our…

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IBM Research: Invent What’s Next with IBM

IBM Research: Invent What’s Next with IBM Research – Prof Helen Rees is a guest speaker today at @10:00 and Craig Parker from our Climate and Health Team on 5 September 2023 This event will include a series of technical talks, keynotes, and panel discussions by IBM Research technical leaders…

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CHANCE Network Conference 2023 on Climate Change and Health in Africa

Wits RHI’s Climate and Health team of experts will be engaging in a crucial dialogue on "Climate Change and Health in Africa: Accelerating Climate Adaptation & Policy Development for Health" taking place on August 24-25, 2023, in Gaborone, Botswana. This two-day event will foster meaningful discussions among experts, policymakers, and…

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GPP in HIV Prevention Trials

Join our GPP team today for an exciting webinar addressing what it means to lead Good Participatory Practice in clinical trials. Click or copy the link below to your browser to register for the webinar: https://ow.ly/ZXgW50PBSbt  

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IAS Conference on HIV Science 2023

We are excited to be part of IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science! Join us virtually and in Brisbane, Australia from 23 to 26 July 2023. This influential event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will showcase ground breaking HIV research from around the world. Wits…

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GPP Implementation Symposium

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Join us at SA Aids 2023

The 11th SAAIDS Conference 2023, under the Theme: Act, Connect and End the Epidemic will be at the Durban ICC on the 20th - 23rd June, 2023. Now, more than ever before, we need to ACT to end an epidemic that has been a part of our lives for decades.…

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11th SA AIDS Conference

Satellite Session for Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: Towards best practice  

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Save The Date: Meeting the healthcare needs of today

Wits RHI is thrilled to be part of the 11th SA AIDS Conference and will be having a team of technical experts involved from track chairs, to invited speakers, hosted satellite sessions, an array of oral and poster presentations, and lastly to showcase our Institute as an exhibitor at stand…

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