We unite researchers, clinicians, policymakers and communities across the continent — and we organise ICASA, Africa's flagship conference on AIDS and STIs.
ICASA · Plenary stageAfrica's flagship conference on AIDS & STIs
10,000+ICASA delegates
50+African countries
35+ yearsAfrica's HIV society
New HIV diagnoses▼ 32%
Since 2010 · UNAIDS data
SAA at a glance
Africa's leading voice on HIV, TB & malaria
The Society for AIDS in Africa unites researchers, clinicians, policymakers and communities across the continent — and organises ICASA, Africa's flagship conference on AIDS and STIs.
35+years as Africa's HIV society
10,000+delegates at each ICASA
50+African countries
23editions of ICASA delivered
Convene
We gather Africa's researchers, clinicians and communities through ICASA and year-round forums.
Advance
We publish African-led research through AJAID and build capacity across the workforce.
Influence
We carry the evidence to ministers, funders and global forums to protect the gains.
Scaling proven prevention — from PrEP to community education — so fewer people acquire HIV across every setting.
20M+people reached with prevention
Voices from the movement
Africa's HIV community, in their words
“ICASA is where African science sets the agenda. Nowhere else convenes our researchers, clinicians and communities at this scale.”
Dr. Amara OkekeEpidemiologist, Lagos
“Membership connected our clinic to a continent-wide network. The guidance and partnerships have been invaluable.”
Jean-Baptiste MukasaProgramme lead, Kigali
“As a young advocate, SAA gave me a platform to speak directly to ministers and funders. That changed everything.”
Thandiwe DubeYouth advocate, Harare
“The AJAID journal is now a first port of call for evidence generated on the continent, by the continent.”
Prof. Kwame AsanteResearcher, Accra
“SAA's leadership kept HIV financing on the agenda when attention drifted elsewhere. That advocacy saves lives.”
Fatou NdiayePolicy director, Dakar
“From abstract to publication to policy — ICASA is where Africa's response moves forward together.”
Dr. Samuel OtienoClinician, Nairobi
End AIDS in Africa, together
Membership connects you to a continent-wide network of expertise, the ICASA community, and a collective voice shaping policy and science. Add your name to Africa's leading HIV society.
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