7TH SOUTHERN AFRICAN HIV CLINICIANS SOCIETY CONFERENCE

The Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS) popular biennial conference returns to Cape Town from 20 to 22 August 2025. The three-day programme, presented by outstanding nationally and internationally renowned speakers, will include plenary sessions, live Q&A sessions and workshops to take your HIV knowledge to the next level. Our inclusive programme includes a range of topics from new treatment approaches to advanced HIV care focusing on both medical comorbidities and opportunistic infections. Registration is now open; more information available under the Registration tab on this website.

WELCOME FROM THE CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Nomathemba Chandiwana
Silingene Ncobo (2)

Dear colleagues

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you to attend the 7th Biennial Conference of the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS), focusing on “Innovation to Impact: People-Centred Advances in HIV.” The conference, recognized for its leadership in HIV activism and management, is scheduled to be held from 20 to 22 August 2025, at Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.

Since our inaugural conference in 2012, significant strides have been made in the fight against HIV, TB, and associated illnesses. However, our journey doesn’t end here; we strive for further advancements. At SAHCS Conference 2025, our dedication remains unwavering as we aim to enhance evidence-based HIV management and inspire our participants to excel in HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Despite facing challenges, healthcare professionals in South Africa continue to uphold the world’s largest HIV treatment program with unparalleled commitment.

SAHCS Conference 2025 will be a catalyst for change, offering a dynamic forum for the latest scientific and clinical research in HIV. Our agenda includes:

  • Original research presentations through engaging oral and poster sessions.
  • CPD-accredited skills-building workshops for practical, frontline expertise.
  • Up to 5 plenary sessions led by global and regional thought leaders, tackling the most pressing and controversial issues in HIV management today.

We have curated 13 themed tracks encompassing a diverse range of crucial topics, including antiretrovirals, primary health care, nursing, ethics, and non-communicable diseases. Each track is crafted to stimulate thorough discussions and offer practical insights.

During SAHCS Conference 2025, we will present groundbreaking data, commemorate our shared accomplishments, explore scientific progress, and influence the future with essential interventions spanning biomedical, psychosocial, and policy realms. Our objective is to significantly reduce new HIV infections, decrease mortality from advanced HIV disease, attain sustained viral suppression, and play a decisive role in ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Your participation is crucial. Together, we can expedite our endeavours, establish fresh collaborations, and reach our ambitious goal of creating an HIV-free generation—ensuring a prosperous future for all South Africans.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town.

Drs Nomathemba Chandiwana and Silingene Ngcobo
Co-Chairs, Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Conference 2025