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Scientists graduate from IAVI Leadership Programme

Three Aurum scientists have graduated from the inaugural cohort of the IAVI ADVANCE Leadership Development Programme (LDP). Aurum’s Dr William Brumskine: Rustenburg Clinical Research Site Leader, ...
Passing of the Aurum Board Chair, Ms Phangisile Mtshali

The Aurum Institute announces with deep sadness the passing of Ms Phangisile Mtshali, Chairperson of The Aurum Institute Board on Wednesday, 4 January 2022. The sudden loss of our leader, colleague,...
Africa must expand production of medical countermeasures

The Aurum Institute together with SAHTAC, the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) and Pandemic Action Network (PAN) jointly hosted an official side event during the second Internati...
Working with traditional healers to improve TB case finding in Mozambique hands to end TB in Mozambique

More than 140 traditional healers have undergone training to help with TB case detection in Mozambique. This is part of Stop TB Partnership’s TB Reach Wave 8 project implemented by Fundação Aurum...
Aurum Group CFO covers Intelligent CIO

The Aurum Institute’s Group Chief Financial Officer: Arshad Hassim covers of the latest issue of Intelligent CIO Africa. In this exclusive issue on “innovation drive” he discusses the many ways ...
Aurum supports SAHTAC AGM 2023

Prof Geoffrey Setswe, Aurum Managing Director for Implementation Research Division and Director for Communications, Kanya Ndaki presented in the South African Health Technologies Advocacy Coalition (S...
Africa needs accelerated action as it seeks to strengthen preparedness for public health threats

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World TB Month: Aurum CAB member survives TB and now helps others do the same

As an Aurum Community Advisory Board (CAB) member and a tuberculosis (TB) survivor, Wellington Radebe is fully equipped in assisting health facilities in Tembisa to end TB within communities and firml...
IWD 2023: Aurum Celebrates Women in Science

In order to protect women's rights and create more tolerant and equitable societies, Aurum salutes the inspiring and courageous work done by women around the globe this International Women’s Day 20...
Tanzania, Nigeria and Zambia to Benefit From Free Access to Short-Course TB Preventive Treatment

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Partnerships to improve health for mine workers

The Aurum Institute together with the North West Department of Health (NW DOH) and the mining sector officially launched the Tier.Net project at the Sibanye Stillwater mine in Rustenburg South Africa ...
War against TB heightened as efforts to expand access to shorter TB prevention advances elimination

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The Aurum Institute welcomes Dr Jerry Gule as the new Board Chairperson

The Aurum Institute, a leading health impact organisation, this week announced the appointment of Dr Jerry Gule. He is the former Chairperson of the South African Employers for Disability (SAE4D), a n...
Aurum PI appointed Co-Chair for MATRIX study

The Aurum Institute is pleased to present Dr Kathryn Mngadi, Aurum Principal Investigator (PI) and Tembisa CRS Leader as a co-chair for the MATRIX-003 study. The MATRIX-003, sponsored by MATRIX, A US...
Can digital adherence technologies help with adherence to HIV medicines?

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The Aurum Institute Pioneering HIV Vaccine Breakthrough, Forging a Path Towards a HIV-Free Future

As the world observes HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, the Aurum Institute stands at the forefront of ground-breaking research and advocacy in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberc...
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: Paving the Way for an #HIVFreeFuture

Today, May 18, we commemorate HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD), a date that symbolizes our ongoing commitment, relentless effort, and shared passion for creating a world without HIV/AIDS. On this...
Pop Inn clinic to offer healthcare to at-risk community

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Clinic for key populations launches on Florida Road

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From a Rural Village to a PhD: Dr. Bonolo Pitse's Extraordinary Story of Resilience and Passion

In a world full of inspiring stories, Bonolo Pitse stands out as a remarkable example of determination, resilience, and the power of passion. Growing up in a remote rural village with financial limita...