New African health journal promotes locally relevant research and context-specific solutions
In December the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), a Pan-African non-profit organisation committed to fighting for an HIV-free Africa, launched its African Journal for AIDS and Infectious Diseases (AJAID). The launch event formed part of the line-up of the 23rd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) held in Accra, […]
New MPhil graduates are committed to making a sustainable impact in health management
On 10 December, eight more Africa Centre students from South Africa, Lesotho and Zimbabwe became part of our ever-growing MPhil alumni group of over 600 students. Our students’ research makes a critical contribution to shaping and refining the HIV/Aids response and optimising public health management. A few of the graduates shared more about their MPhil […]
Roses on the River for World Aids Day: Let’s shape a transformed response
On 28 November, the Africa Centre for Inclusive Management hosted its first Roses on the River event at the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University for World Aids Day, which is commemorated on 1 December each year. The event brought together community members and organisations to honour the lives lost due to Aids, celebrate the […]
Campaigning for key populations: Africa Centre partners with global advocacy network
The GBGMC believes meaningful change starts with conversations. The executive director, Michael Ighodaro, prioritises engaging with key populations and allies, building connections, sharing knowledge and shaping the future of HIV prevention and LGBTQI+ health globally. In response to an opportunity to influence policy, generate evidence and build capacity for key populations in Africa and globally, […]
Productive partnerships are built on relationships
Prof Pieter von Wielligh, acting dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (which celebrated its centenary this week), Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt (CEO of the Foundation for Professional Development) and Dr Munya Saruchera (director of the Africa Centre). Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt (CEO of the Foundation for Professional Development), Prof Deresh Ramjugernat (SU rector and […]
Africa Centre hosts inaugural National Boys’ Parliament to champion inclusion of boys’ and men’s health and accountability
On 18 and 19 October, the Africa Centre, in collaboration with the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks, will host the launch of the National Boys’ Parliament. The event will bring together stakeholders from BetterMen4Tomorrow, the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), Sports Stepping Stones and other organisations dedicated to supporting boys and men. […]
How Africa can develop AI for inclusive and equitable health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise for Africa’s health systems – it’s already here, shaping how care is delivered, from diagnostics to resource management. AI offers exciting possibilities to bridge gaps in access, equity and quality of care. But it also forces us to grapple with big questions around ownership, ethics and […]
Moving beyond Western perspectives in African health management
Photos from Create Conference 2025 The Collaborative and Creative Research for Equity and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange (CREATE) conference 2025, hosted at Stellenbosch University’s Biomedical Research Institute, was the first convening of its kind on the continent. Guided by the theme: “Transforming health research through creativity, inclusion, and community engagement,” and over three curated days, it […]
Prestigious appointment for Africa Centre alumna at Eastern Cape’s Department of Health
Zanele Cekiso has been appointed by the Eastern Cape MEC to serve on the Executive Committee (Ex-Co) of the Madwaleni Hospital Board for the Eastern Cape Department of Health. Graduated with PgDip in HIV/Aids Management in 2022. Zanele Cekiso could hardly believe the news herself when she heard she had been appointed by the Eastern […]
The REPAIR Project launch: A turning point for peer education in Africa
Panel speaking on “Towards the Certification of Peer Education – Challenges and Modalities”. Speakers (from left to right): Dr Joseph Nyandwi (INSP – Burundin), Prof. Ndeye Fatou Ngom (Bambey University UFR Health and Sustainable Development/CTA Fann – Community Health Impact Coalition), Ms Soufia Bham (external presenter of Africa Centre PgDip Community Resource Mobilisation course, Coalition […]