Public Health - The Aurum Institute

Ukhozi FM- Sbu Makhathini: Focus on giving same sex couple access healthcare services without discrimination

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The Crucial Link between HIV Initiatives and Mental Health

In the context of public health, addressing HIV/AIDS requires multifaceted approaches that go beyond physical well-being; successful interventions must encompass the mental health of individuals and c...
Aurum delivers life-saving medication to homes

Hundreds of people are receiving life-saving chronic medication while staying at home and safe during the COVID-19 lockdown, thanks to Aurum’s innovative home delivery project. Aurum is one of a fe...
International Nurses Day 2025: Caring that goes beyond the call of duty

Every morning, when Nondumiso Ncanana puts on her nurse’s uniform, she knows she’s not just starting another shift—she’s stepping into the lives of individuals and families facing one of South...
Mahikeng Leadership Roadshow: Putting People at the Centre

Our recent Leadership Roadshow in Mahikeng certainly set a high standard! On the 15th of May, the Health Systems team came together to share in Aurum’s strategic vision. The event featured engaging ...
My COVID-19 scare: Nursing in the time of Coronavirus

Aurum nurse Sthandwa Mdlalose works at a Gauteng clinic where a fellow health worker tested positive for COVID-19. Sthandwa was in direct contact with her and was therefore at risk of contracting Cor...
The Aurum Institute Announces New Group CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

JOHANNESBURG, 26 August 2024. The Aurum Institute, a leading Africa-based global health organisation today announced that Professor Dave Clark will succeed Professor Gavin Churchyard as Group CEO, e...
New Research Hub Launched to Study Health and Social Impact of Mining and Migration in Royal Bafokeng Nation

JOHANNESBURG, 27 November 2024. The BAMMISHO Node, or Bafokeng Health & Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), has been officially launched as the latest South African Population Research Infrast...
Celebrating women in science this IWD

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Aurum celebrates some of its leading UNESCO data states, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women. Not a single country can claim to have...
How Aurum's Communications Director Kanya Ndaki overcame her vaccine fears

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Aurum staff appointed to Vanderbilt University

The Aurum Institute is proud to announce that 10 senior staff members have been appointed in various adjunct positions at the Department of Medicine in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. T...
Pioneering Aurum training programme earns doctor a global award

Aurum’s Technical Director for Health and Pharmacy Services Dr Petra Kruger has won a Humentum Operational Excellence Award for developing the Management Development Programme (MDP), a training prog...
As'bangene campaign speaks to young people in their language

The Aurum Institute’s AS’BANGENE movement has been ‘doing the most’ since its launch in March, using engaging campaigns to reach young people to encourage and support them to make healthy life...
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...
PEPFAR funds local hand washing innovation Shesha Geza

On Global Handwashing Day, we reflect on this partnership which has enabled Aurum to donate 250 Shesha Geza hand washing stations to schools and healthcare facilities in the areas we support- Ekur...
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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Aurum celebrates its nurses

The Aurum Institute celebrated International Nurses’ Day by looking back at the oath of service each of our almost 300 nurses took at the start of their careers. Aurum nursing staff recited the Nur...
Men's Health Month: Aurum partners to implement campaigns supporting men living with HIV

The Aurum Institute is implementing two campaigns to empower and support men to lead healthy lifestyles. The MINA and Coach Mpilo campaigns were created specifically to bring men to healthcare, by pro...