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SAHTAC’s mission is to advocate for an enabling environment for research, development, and access to lifesaving innovations to those most in need.

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Join the conversation on local manufacturing of #Lenacapavir in South Africa and Africa.

We will discuss what it will take to expand access, strengthen African pharmaceutical manufacturing, and advance health sovereignty.

Register: https://t.co/SEgvTlu4Y3
#HIVPrevention

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Prof. Tivani Mashamba-Thompson spoke about the value of health research for influencing the national agenda and the implications of the 'research - policy - investment' gap and the need to ensure ongoing engagement between researchers and stakeholders: "impact-oriented research".

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Jonaten Daven from @Treasury_RSA Public Finance highlighted key points in the national budget process and the role of policy and decision-makers in determining health sector and health research and development (R&D) priorities and allocations.

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Happening tomorrow!

As we mark #WorldTBDay, the conversation turns to a critical question: Are we investing enough, & do we know where the money is going?

Join us & leading voices across policy, research, & civil society.

🔗Register: https://t.co/6mK9WxjR6B

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ICYMI: The SAHTAC@10 Launch Webinar is now available to watch.

Catch the reflections on a decade of advocacy for equitable access to health technologies and the roadmap shaping the next decade.

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/EVjv4h6J3L

#SAHTAC10

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In the media: SAHTAC Project Manager Sakhile Khaweka speaks to @cnbcafrica on unlocking Africa’s innovation potential through women in science and why African-led research, policy & collaboration matter for access to health technologies. @AHRIDA_

📽️:https://t.co/9TmZch1Ie7

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📍Happening in 30 min!

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SAHTAC turns 10! Join the SAHTAC@10 Launch Webinar as we reflect on a decade of advancing equitable access to health technologies and share our roadmap for the next decade.

🔗Register Here: https://t.co/wnFoTVQzlB

#SAHTAC10 #HealthInnovation #AccessToMedicines

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SAHTAC turns 10! Join the SAHTAC@10 Launch Webinar as we reflect on a decade of advancing equitable access to health technologies and share our roadmap for the next decade.

🔗Register Here: https://t.co/wnFoTVQzlB

#SAHTAC10 #HealthInnovation #AccessToMedicines

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We applaud @SAHPRA1's regulatory excellence and collaboration with global partners to accelerate access to lifesaving innovations.

#HIVPrevention #PublicHealth #InnovationForHealth #Lenacapavir #HealthResearch

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@PublicHealth @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL “Our call to action is clear: identify opportunities and innovate to accelerate HIV prevention, treatment, and care for key and vulnerable populations in South Africa.”

— Yvette Raphael, Executive Director, APHA #SAAIDS2025 @PublicHealth

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Satellite Session at #SAAIDS2025!

“We have to learn to create demand for HIV prevention and treatment, in South Africa and everywhere else, not just supply it.”

— Mitchell Warren, Executive Director, AVAC @PublicHealth

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@PublicHealth “We need to be wise in introducing lenacapavir — using it to reinvigorate, re-engineer, and fund HIV prevention at home, ensuring we own our prevention responses.”

— Dr. Thembi Xulu, CEO, SANAC @PublicHealth @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

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Satellite Session at #SAAIDS2025!

Join us as we centre the voices of key & vulnerable populations in shaping South Africa’s HIV response.

#EndHIV #EndAIDS #HIVPrevention

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Meet Professor Zodwa Dlamini, a South African scientist and molecular oncologist researching HIV‑related cancers and precancerous markers in impacted communities.

Her work is proof that when women lead, science transforms.

#WomenInHealthScience #SheLeadsScience #SAWomenLeadRDI

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South Africa’s health and innovation future depends on bold investment in research, development & innovation. Fund the science that saves lives.

#WomenInHealthScience #InvestInInnovation #FundHerScience #SAWomenLeadRDI

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Happening Tomorrow!

Join SAHTAC’s roundtable on developing a Health Product Prioritisation Tool for SA’s priority diseases.

🔗 Join online. Register here: https://t.co/BbajLcrwrv

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Meet Dr. @drbathabile, a South African health innovation specialist and Principal Researcher in Advanced Healthcare Materials at @CSIR.

Her work is proof that when women lead, science transforms.

#WomenInHealthScience
#WomensMonth