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Yale joins the ‘surge’ to prepare African scientists to lead HIV treatment and prevention

South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with an estimated 7.1 million infected individuals. National and global commitment to a “surge” — rapid expansion of HIV/AIDS and TB trea...
Experimental HIV vaccine regimen ineffective in preventing HIV

No safety concerns found; NIH and partners discontinue vaccinations. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has stopped administ...
Aurum staff participate in international HIV/AIDS awareness campaign

Staff from The Aurum institute’s Rustenburg Clinical Research Site, participated in an international campaign to mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This is a US commemoration obse...
Together We Can Achieve Our Vision To Improve The Health Of The Poor And End TB And HIV

Nelson Mandela called on the world to “make poverty history” and “to do more in the fight against AIDS by also fighting TB”. Poverty and TB are inextricably linked. In the words of Archbishop ...
Systems Analysis to Increase HIV Testing Delivery and HIV Diagnosis in Primary Care Clinics in South Africa.

Mishra, A., Mshweshwe-Pakela, N., Kubeka, G., Hansoti, B., Mabuto, T. and Hoffmann, C.J., 2021. Systems Analysis to Increase HIV Testing Delivery and HIV Diagnosis in Primary Care Clinics in South Af...
Q&A: Locally led leadership key to global health solutions

This article was originally published in Devex on 15 November 2021 It’s time for low-income countries on the African continent and elsewhere to stand up and take on leadership in finding globa...
Aurum at 21st ICASA

Aurum was at the 21st International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (ICASA). This year themed; The race to 2030 – Evidence. Scale Up. Accelerate, the conferen...
Football tournament attracts over 1000 people to screen for TB and HIV

Over 1000 people in the Ablekuma Central constituency in the Greater Accra region have been screened for Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other related diseases, over the w...
High risk of Tuberculosis in people living with HIV

The Lancet Global Health journal reports the findings of a study of a host blood test that can find those at high risk of tuberculosis in people living with HIV. The blood mRNA biomarker differentiate...
IAVI and Moderna launch first-in-Africa clinical trial of mRNA HIV vaccine development program

Phase I trial in Rwanda and South Africa aims to evaluate mRNA HIV vaccine antigen for safety and immunogenicity and strengthen regional scientific capacity NEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA — MAY 18,...
Aurum Annual Report 2021

Aurum Board Chairperson Ms Phangisile Mtshali characterises 2021 as a year of adapting and building resilience. She writes in the Aurum Annual Report 2021, that the organisation had to pivot and seiz...
As’bangane: Linking clients to Aurum’s services

Sibusiso Nkabinde has been diligently taking his antiretroviral treatment (ART) for 7 years, but with the advent of COVID-19, he found himself conflicted. “From the very beginning there were concer...
Part One: Reflections from the 11th SA AIDS Conference

This is the first part of a three-part series showcasing the important thoughts shared by Aurum delegates at the 11th SA AIDS Conference in Durban. The conference brought together a diverse group of...
Beyond the Finish Line: The Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon

The Aurum Klerksdorp Marathon is one of the most beloved annual events, standing as a symbol of community and wellness for many people. Within the framework of an African Health Impact organisation, t...
The Aurum Institute awarded grant by NIH for Clinical Trials Unit

JOHANNESBURG, 1 DECEMBER 2020 - The Aurum Institute has been awarded a seven-year grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) to drive the scientific agendas of t...
World Aids Day 2020: Gains against HIV should not be derailed by COVID-19

Let us not lose sight of HIV in the face of COVID-19. This was the World AIDS Day message from Professor Dave Clark, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer: Southern Africa at the...
Aurum awarded for supporting HIV/TB programme

The Aurum Institute has been awarded for being the Most Supportive Developmental Partner to the Department of Health in the North West province. The special recognition was conferred at the Phuthuma a...
TB Prevention in People With HIV: How Short Can We Go?

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The Aurum Institute and IAS to Present the Inaugural Gita Ramjee Prize at HIVR4P // Virtual

Johannesburg, 25 January 2021- The Aurum Institute, in collaboration with the International AIDS Society (IAS), will present the inaugural Gita Ramjee Prize at the upcoming HIV Research for Prevention...
Dr Nelly Mugo becomes 1st recipient of Gita Ramjee Prize at HIVR4P //Virtual 2021

The winner of the inaugural Gita Ramjee Prize says she will continue to honour Aurum’s late Chief Scientific Officer through her work on HIV prevention. Dr Nelly Mugo, was reacting to becoming the ...