Public Health - The Aurum Institute

Aurum participates in PHASA 2023

Centered around the theme " Transforming Research Translation-Reimagining Public Health Evidence, Policies, and Practice”, Public Health Association of South Africa conference (PHASA) looked to enga...
KZN’s Dr Cele reflects on the joy of his Covid-19 milestone

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What's behind the debate to re-authorize PEPFAR, the widely hailed anti-HIV effort?

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Innovations in Global Healthcare: Aurum's Contributions at the GCAM 2023

The 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting (GCAM), with its central theme of "Science Saves Lives," took place in Dakar, Senegal from October 8 to 11, 2023. This event marked the 20th anniversary of GCA...
Royal Bafokeng leader visits Aurum Rustenburg CRS

The Aurum Rustenburg Clinical Research Site (CRS) welcomed His Royal Highness (HRH), Dr Koketso Rakhudu, leader of the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s community of Tsitsing, and Chief Executive Director o...
Why there is great enthusiasm for AI in the global south

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HIV among trans women is at crisis levels. Discrimination is fuelling the fire

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Antibiotic slashes risk of drug-resistant TB in kids, major SA study finds

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Groundbreaking HIV-prevention initiative harnesses AI to bring medicine to the people

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Community Champions: YCCs provide a safe space for those affected by HIV.

As we commemorate World AIDS Day, we highlight Aurum Community Champions leading a transformative HIV treatment approach, making viral suppression a central focus. Their mission is clear: encourage c...
Analysis: Where we are with NIMART 13 years later

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Prof. Setswe Appointed to UK MRC Global Health Research Board

Prof. Geoffrey Setswe, Aurum’s Managing Director of the Implementation Research Division (IRD), has recently been appointed to the Applied Global Health Research Board of the UK Medical Research Cou...
Peer support after prison improves linkage to HIV care, South African study shows

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Advancements in HIV Prevention: A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Mngadi

As Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI) and Condom Week unfolds, it's imperative to reflect on the remarkable progress in HIV prevention over the years. Dr. Kathryn Mngadi, an esteemed figure with over...
From Idea to Impact: The Pelebox Innovator Earns Recognition

As The Aurum Institute we celebrate Neo Hutiri, the innovative mind behind Pelebox, a revolutionary smart locker system transforming healthcare access. Neo's invention has drastically reduced wait tim...
The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

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USAID-Funded ACCELERATE Initiative to Boost Tuberculosis Elimination Efforts in South Africa

In a landmark move towards ending tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Aurum Institute US $47 million (approx. R886 million) to impl...
The Aurum Institute Calls for Sustained Investment to Ensure Progress in TB Care

For over two decades, Aurum, as an African-led organisation, has been at the forefront of the TB response, driving research and innovation, and supporting implementation of programmes to improve healt...
New clinic hosts successful collaborative outreach programme

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Aurum conducts Training and QI tour in North West Province

The Aurum Institute's Training and Quality Improvement (QI) team is dedicated to enhancing engagement and performance across the North West Province, ensuring high-quality implementation of HIV/AIDS a...