Satellite Session: IAS Conference Amsterdam
Date: 24 July 2018,
Venue: Room G104-105
The 2017 HIV and Health Survey is the 5fth wave of a series of cross-sectional surveys undertaken by a research consortium led by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Previous studies were done in 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2012. South Africa is the only country in the world where this many repeated national HIV surveys were conducted. This enables us to track the national and provincial trends in the HIV epidemic from 2002 to 2017 and for the rst time, HIV data will also be available for 16 selected districts.
This preliminary report is crucial in informing international and national governments, policy makers and key stakeholders including civil society and programme implementers as they work towards reducing the HIV epidemic in the country and reaching the 90-90-90 targets. It is also particularly important as it provides useful indicators for measuring progress between the last South African National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS and TB and the present one.
Programme
Chair: Dr Connie Kganakga, Executive Manager: National Strategic Plan (NSP) Implementation, SANAC
07:00 – 07:05 Welcome and introductions
Prof Leickness Simbayi, Deputy CEO, Human Sciences Research Council
07:05 – 07:20 The SABSSM Journey
The Honourable Mr David Mabuza, Chairperson of SANAC & Deputy President, The Republic of South Africa
07:20 – 07:50 Presentation by HSRC
07:50 – 08:15 Panel Discussion
The Honourable Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, The Republic of South Africa
Ms Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, South African National AIDS Council Deputy Chair
Ms Linda Mafu, Head of the Global Fund Political and Civil Society Advocacy Department
Mr Michel Sidibe, Executive Director, UNAIDS
Mr Steve Smith, United States Government: Health Attache
08:15 – 08:25 Questions & Answers
Vote of Thanks
Dr Connie Kganakga