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Magy Study Team Celebrate Participants Commitment

The Aurum Magy Study Team at the Aurum Rustenburg Clinical Research Site, together with the Aurum Talent Management team hosted a Retention and Care event to honour 40 participants who have remained d...
New clinic hosts successful collaborative outreach programme

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The IAS/Aurum Institute Gita Ramjee Prize Presentation at HIVR4P 2024

Peru - We are excited to announce the presentation of the IAS/Aurum Institute Gita Ramjee Prize at the 2024 HIVR4P Conference today! This prestigious award recognises outstanding female scientists in...
Effect of digital adherence technologies on treatment outcomes in people with drug-susceptible tuberculosis:

Four pragmatic, cluster-randomised trials Jerene, D., van Kalmthout, K., Levy, J., Alacapa, J., Deyanova, N., Dube, T., Mganga, A., Tasca, B., Bogdanov, A., Efo, E. and Gamazina, K., 2025. Effect o...
National Integrated Meeting of HIV Programme meeting 2024

On the 7-11 October 2024, the National Department of Health conducted the National Integrated Meeting on HIV/TB Programme. The meeting took place at Premier Hotel OR Tambo, Gauteng. The meeting was a ...
Immunogenicity and safety following a homologous booster dose of a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike protein vaccine with Matrix-M(TM) adjuvant (NVX-CoV2373) versus a primary series in people living with and without HIV-1 infection in South Africa: A randomize

Shinde, V., Lombard Koen, A., Hoosain, Z., Archary, M., Bhorat, Q., Fairlie, L., Lalloo, U., Masilela, M.S., Moodley, D., Hanley, S. and Fouche, L.F., 2024. Immunogenicity and safety following a homol...
Aurum innovation at REDCap Africa Symposium 2024

Aurum’s Clinical Research Division (CRD) participated in the REDCap Africa Symposium 2024, with team members Dr Craig Innes, Adriane Kock, and Aneesa Lakhi delivering insightful presentations that h...
High recent PrEP adherence with point-of-care urine tenofovir testing and adherence counselling among young African women: results from the INSIGHT cohort.

Gati Mirembe, B., Donnell, D., Krows, M., Zwane, Z., Bukusi, E., Panchia, R., Louw, C., Mwelase, N., Selepe, P., Senne, M. and Naidoo, L., 2024. High recent PrEP adherence with point‐of‐care urine...
A Race Against the Tide: Effects of extreme weather events on healthcare services

Uitenhage - In the quiet auditorium of Uitenhage Provincial Hospital last Friday, a gathering took place that felt as urgent as the storms battering the Eastern Cape. Aurum’s “Effects of Extreme W...
Aurum Institute's 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Sports Tournament

In a spirited celebration of sportsmanship and wellness, the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Sports Tournament, hosted by the Aurum Institute in collaboration with the North-West Department of Heal...
Accelerate 1 Programme Highlights Community-Centric Health Solutions in Gqeberha

Aurum in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Health, had the privilege of welcoming USAID representatives to the KwaZakhele Community Health Centre in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay metro....
Highlights from the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024

The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024 in Bali brought together over 4,000 delegates from around the world to share groundbreaking research and initiatives addressing lung health. The Aurum In...
Advancing Person-Centered Care in the HIV Response

Integration is essential for sustaining progress in the HIV response, ensuring high-quality, accessible services while building towards long-term health system sustainability. The webinar Smart Integr...
Blending Tradition and Innovation

By walking alongside trusted Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs), Aurum Health Systems Division is bridging the gap between conventional healthcare and traditional healing to bring HIV testing dir...
Dynamics of the blood plasma proteome during hyperacute HIV-1 infection.

Nazziwa, J., Freyhult, E., Hong, M.G., Johansson, E., Årman, F., Hare, J., Gounder, K., Rezeli, M., Mohanty, T., Kjellström, S. and Kamali, A., 2024. Dynamics of the blood plasma proteome during hyp...
World AIDS Day 2024: A Journey of Resilience, Hope, and Advocacy

Thandi Shabangu’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering commitment to helping others. A member of the Community Advisory Board at The Aurum Institute, Thandi has dedicated much ...
DRTB-HDT Annual Consortium Meeting

The DRTB-HDT Annual Consortium Meeting brought together global collaborators, reflecting on achievements and outlining strategies for the upcoming year. Hosted by The Aurum Institute, the event conclu...
Longitudinal mitochondrial bioenergetic signatures of blood monocytes and lymphocytes improve during treatment of drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis patients Monocyte/lymphocyte bioenergetic signatures post-TB treatment.

Cumming, B.M., Addicott, K.W., Maruri, F., Pillay, V., Asmal, R., Moodley, S., Barreto-Durate, B., Araújo-Pereira, M., Mazibuko, M., Mhlane, Z. and Mbatha, N., 2024. Longitudinal mitochondrial bioene...
Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention in Men and Gender-Diverse Persons.

Kelley, C.F., Acevedo-Quiñones, M., Agwu, A.L., Avihingsanon, A., Benson, P., Blumenthal, J., Brinson, C., Brites, C., Cahn, P., Cantos, V.D. and Clark, J., 2024. Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Pre...
WhatsApp Versus SMS for 2-Way, Text-Based Follow-Up After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in South Africa: Exploration of Messaging Platform Choice.

Fabens, I., Makhele, C., Igaba, N.K., Hlongwane, S., Phohole, M., Waweru, E., Oni, F., Khwepeya, M., Sardini, M., Moyo, K. and Tweya, H., 2024. WhatsApp versus SMS for 2-way, text-based follow-up afte...