Anova Health News Updates

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Diana Mokoena on her appointment to the Anova Health Institute Board of Directors. Diana served as an Invitee to the Board’s Social and Ethics Committee for more than a year and now formally joins the Board, bringing over a decade of experience at Anova… Read more »

South Africa remains at the epicentre of the HIV epidemic, but a game-changing tool is coming. Lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, has been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) — a major step toward making it available in public clinics from April 2026.… Read more »

We are proud to share that Dr. Kate Rees, Public Health Specialist at Anova, co-chaired the 12th SA AIDS Conference together with Dr. Candice Chetty from HE²RO. Held under the theme “Unite for Change – Empower Communities and Redefine Priorities for HIV/AIDS”, the conference brought together leaders, researchers, implementing partners,… Read more »

Every year, World Mental Health Day invites us not only to reflect, but to face a difficult truth: mental health remains the silent emergency within South Africa’s health system. This year’s theme, “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” is a powerful reminder that in our rural communities,… Read more »

The Board of Directors of the Anova Health Institute NPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Moyahabo Mabitsi as Joint Chief Executive Officer of Anova with effect from April 2024. Dr Mabitsi, who will join Dr Helen Struthers as Joint CEO, has many years’ experience in leading large… Read more »

Fear and anxiety have gripped the globe in the past 19 months as COVID-19 took a toll on life, economies and society at large. The pandemic affected our lives in ways we could’ve never imagined, not only did it impact our finances, but it has taken a toll on some people’s… Read more »

23 February 2024 [Johannesburg, South Africa]   The Anova Health Institute is proud to announce the receipt of a substantial grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), following a rigorous and competitive application process, a testament to our commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation. With support from… Read more »

On this 21st Anniversary of PEPFAR, Anova Health Institute acknowledges the contribution of PEPFAR to the lives of over 25 million People Living with HIV (PLHIV) globally. It is through PEPFAR funding that Anova, in partnership with the Department of Health and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports… Read more »

In a groundbreaking initiative, nurses across various districts played a pivotal role during the launch of the ARVs4Me campaign. Launched in November 2023, the primary objective of the campaign has been to educate and inspire communities most impacted by HIV, emphasising the critical importance of initiating and maintaining antiretroviral treatment.… Read more »

In a significant stride towards achieving UNAIDS targets, Anova Health Institute has launched the ARVs4Me campaign, reinforcing its commitment to the global effort of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. UNAIDS set ambitious goals, urging for 95% of people living with HIV to know their status, 95% of those diagnosed to be… Read more »