Abstract Same-day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been recommended to improve ART programme outcomes in South Africa since August 2017. This study assessed implementation of SDI over time in two South African districts, describing the characteristics of same-day initiators and evaluating the impact of SDI on retention in ART care. Routine data were […]
Anova’s Health4men project and Johannesburg District Region E launched men’s health services at Riverpark Clinic in Alexandra on Friday, 30 August 2019. The Anova Health Institute has developed extensive expertise in all areas of men sexual health over the years including HIV combination prevention and both sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV treatment. City of […]
90-90-90 AIDS strategy update by Anova Health Institute in partnership with the Department of Health - Sedibeng District The HIV/AIDS epidemic is not just a health issue, it is a community and social issue that affects us all. It requires everyone to take action in order to meet the target set by President Cyril Ramaphosa. […]
Dr K, as she is affectionately known by her patients, is an HIV Specialist that can be found on the Yellow Dot Doctor Directory: www.yellowdotdoctor.co.za She is an animated and passionate practitioner that has helped hundreds of people over the years gain access to medication that both treats and prevents HIV. “I’m a professional”, she […]
The Anova Health Institute is proud to announce that it has received a five-year PEPFAR grant through USAID’s APACE activity (Accelerating Program Achievements to Control the Epidemic). This work will contribute to HIV epidemic control in South Africa and empower Anova to rapidly scale-up programs that alleviate the burden of HIV and TB. Anova launched […]
Supported by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), The Aurum Institute, in collaboration with Anova Health Institute, are leading the second South African Health Monitoring Survey (SAHMS), a biological and behavioural survey with female sex workers (FSW) in South Africa. […]
The Western Cape Department of Health and the Anova Health Institute are pleased to announce their continued partnership to maintain the Ivan Toms Centre for Men’s Health at the Green Point Community Health Centre. The Ivan Toms Centre is a critical resource for the Western Cape, which will continue to serve the population of men […]
Over half of Anova's workforce is made up of strong, dynamic and driven women. In celebration of Women's Month this August, we want to thank all the women for their invaluable contribution in helping us empower people and change lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and […]
Gender identity is a crucial factor affecting HIV risk among men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa, and this area of study urgently needs more attention in order to effectively address the HIV epidemic in the MSM population. This finding is reported in an article recently published by Anova Health Institute authors […]
2017 marked a turning point in South Africa’s response to the HIV epidemic, with over half of the 7 million people living with HIV now receiving antiretroviral treatment. While this is welcome progress, we are still a long way from reaching the global 90-90-90 targets. Anova continues to partner with government health services and communities […]