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5.2 MPhil (HIV/Aids Management)

The MPhil stats for the year were as follows: 13 initial registrations, with 1 cancellation and 12

registrations at year-end. A total of 13 students graduated in 2024, and below is a list of the students
alongside their demographics, research project titles and supervisors.

Name & demographics Topic Supervisor

Nosiphelo Butana Investigating factors associated with poor viral load Dr Munya
(South Africa, black suppression among HIV positive adults on firstline Saruchera

female) treatment regimen in the Ekurhuleni North facilities,
South Africa

Dineo Choabi Analysis of the Northern Cape’s response in HIV/Aids Dr Takiyah
(South Africa, black on the set UNAIDS targets White Ndwanya

female)
Mekolle Enongene Private pharmacy antiretroviral therapy distribution: Dr Takiyah

(Cameroon, black male) Acceptability and reach of the differentiated service White Ndwanya
delivery model in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Isaac Ratsie Kgobane Factors and causes for low HIV healthcare utilisation Dr Munya

(South Africa, black by men in the Ekurhuleni district in Gauteng Saruchera
male) province of South Africa

Annual Report 2024 – March 2025