Conference - The future of ARVs in Africa


2nd Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS) long-acting treatment and prevention conference entitled ‘The future of antiretrovirals in Africa: Long-acting agents and beyond’ was held on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton.

The conference focused on long-acting treatment and prevention, with programme sessions including outcomes of implementation studies, prevention studies, and treatment studies. 
The event provided healthcare professionals with up-to-date clinical knowledge and clinical skills development around patient treatment, care and support.

View the programme - Click here

Conference presentations:
Long-acting agents - where do these products fit in the African context? | Dr Catherine Orrell
Lenacapavir, a novel capsid inhibitor for HIV treatment and prevention | Prof Francois Venter
From trial to implementation – can IMPALA help us jump across the gap? | Dr Nigel Garrett
What are the treatment options for patients with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection? | Dr Mohammed Rassool
What is the role of lenacapavir in future first-line HIV treatment? | Prof Francois Venter
How long-acting injectable ART could help adolescent and young adults | Dr Lauren Jennings
Pre-exposure prophylaxis in adolescent girls and young women at risk of HIV infection | Dr Nkosiphile Ndlovu
Uptake and retention of adolescents and young adults in differentiated HIV prevention | Prof Maryam Shahmanesh
LA medications: Where do they fit in for niche populations in an African context? | Prof Lee Fairlie
Long-acting PrEP in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding | Dr Dvora Joseph Davey
Advancements in Neonatal HIV Therapy | Dr Adrie Bekker
Progress towards bringing Long-acting ART to children and adolescents | Mo Archary
Assessing the demographic, risk profile, and clinical characteristics of early PrEP adopters | Dr Pippa Macdonald
PrEP LA implementation in Botswana | Dr Ava Avalos
 


Previous conference information:

The 1st SAHCS long-acting treatment and prevention conference, hosted on 20 September 2022 at Indaba Hotel in Fourways, was filled with brilliant presentations from top HIV-experts with a highly engaged audience and powerful discussions - there may be barriers but if we all come together and deliver scientific solutions through a person-centered approach alongside statutory support we can curb this HIV epidemic!

20 September 2022 - Conference programme – download here
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