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Aurum PI appointed Co-Chair for MATRIX study

The Aurum Institute is pleased to present Dr Kathryn Mngadi, Aurum Principal Investigator (PI) and Tembisa CRS Leader as a co-chair for the MATRIX-003 study. The MATRIX-003, sponsored by MATRIX, A US...
Partnerships to improve health for mine workers

The Aurum Institute together with the North West Department of Health (NW DOH) and the mining sector officially launched the Tier.Net project at the Sibanye Stillwater mine in Rustenburg South Africa ...
Can digital adherence technologies help with adherence to HIV medicines?

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The Aurum Institute welcomes Dr Jerry Gule as the new Board Chairperson

The Aurum Institute, a leading health impact organisation, this week announced the appointment of Dr Jerry Gule. He is the former Chairperson of the South African Employers for Disability (SAE4D), a n...
Clinic for key populations launches on Florida Road

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The Aurum Institute Pioneering HIV Vaccine Breakthrough, Forging a Path Towards a HIV-Free Future

As the world observes HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, the Aurum Institute stands at the forefront of ground-breaking research and advocacy in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberc...
HIV vaccine and research in the pipeline

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HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: Paving the Way for an #HIVFreeFuture

Today, May 18, we commemorate HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD), a date that symbolizes our ongoing commitment, relentless effort, and shared passion for creating a world without HIV/AIDS. On this...
From a Rural Village to a PhD: Dr. Bonolo Pitse's Extraordinary Story of Resilience and Passion

In a world full of inspiring stories, Bonolo Pitse stands out as a remarkable example of determination, resilience, and the power of passion. Growing up in a remote rural village with financial limita...
Six HIV vaccine research projects underway globally

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Progress with HIV vaccine research and development: William Brumskine

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Pride Month: Happy looks to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices through leadership

After a year of being on hold, Happy Phaleng, the POP INN Project Coordinator at The Aurum Institute and an LGBTQIA+ activist, has successfully applied and been accepted into The Young African Leaders...
Bulungula Incubator: Three steps to help rural communities live longer

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Easier access to antiretrovirals helps people in rural areas

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Aurum Scientist honoured in the M&G 200 Young list

The Aurum Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Sandile Cele, a scientist at Aurum has been honoured as one of the candidates of the 200 Young South Africans by Mail & Guardian. This prestigiou...
Pride Month: Aurum celebrates LGBTQI+ community at Colour Picnic

In support of Pride Month 2023, Aurum Tembisa Clinic 4 Research Division Community Engagement team participated in the Department of Higher Education and Training and NICRO Ekurhuleni East TVET Colleg...
Youth health promoted in Malukazi

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Celebrating and Reflecting on Dr. Lucy Chimoyi's Recent PhD Achievement

2023 is turning out to be an amazing year for Dr Lucy Chimoyi. She recently delivered four oral presentations and one poster at the 11th SA AIDS conference. Additionally, she presented one poster at t...
Can taking two pills a week slow down TB in South Africa? There’s a new plan in place

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Aurum welcomes new TB funding commitment by donors

The Aurum Institute welcomes the recent announcement by Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate, M72/AS01E (M72), through a Phase III clin...