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The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE²RO) conducts research and evaluation across sub-Saharan Africa

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What an incredible achievement! We are proud to be part of such an outstanding academic institution. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this remarkable milestone through their dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence. 🎉 🎉

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The latest results of the Thembisa HIV model have been published on the Thembisa website (https://t.co/Qwf9reJIqC).

For more details on the results, read this Spotlight article by Marcus Low here: https://t.co/qy32mIvuNt

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#INTEREST20 - Congratulations to Oratile Mokgethi on receiving the prestigious Charles Boucher Award.

This award honours Professor Charles Boucher’s legacy of scientific excellence, mentorship and commitment to improving the lives of people living with HIV across Africa.

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Recap of yesterday's activities at #INTEREST20 - Elizabeth Kachingwe & Cheryl Hendrickson during poster presentations.

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Recap of yesterday's activities at #INTEREST20 - Oratile Mokgethi's poster was selected for a guided tour with Prof Linda Gail-Bekker.

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#INTEREST20 - Oratile Mokgethi presenting her oral titled: "Retention in care and viral suppression among HIV clients receiving 6-month versus 12-month prescriptions in South Africa's CCMDD Program: A retrospective analysis".

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Today at #INTEREST20 - Join Oratile Mokgethi https://t.co/pld6xzuNlz for her oral presentation titled "Retention in care and viral suppression among HIV clients receiving 6-month versus
12-month prescriptions in South Africa's CCMDD Program: A retrospective analysis".

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Scenes from today's activities at #INTEREST20 - Poster presentations by Elizabeth Kachingwe, Timothy Tchereni and Tandiwe Ngoma.

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Scenes from today's activities at #INTEREST20 - Elizabeth Kachingwe delivering her oral presentation, followed by a Q&A session.

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#INTEREST2026 - Visit our poster exhibitions on display from today till 15 May to learn more about our latest research and meet the people behind the work. #20thinterest2026

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Today at INTEREST2026 - Join Elizabeth Kachingwe https://t.co/vMLoKZePxg for her oral presentation titled "Effects of Global HIV Funding Shifts on Prevention, Testing, and Treatment in South Africa" at 12h13 EAT. #INTEREST2026 #20thinterest

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We are heading to Dar es Salaam for the 20th INTEREST Conference 2026 taking place from 12–15 May.

Follow along for presentation updates and highlights from the conference.

#INTERESTCONFERENCE #20thinterest #INTEREST2026

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Featured in Bhekisisa: Modelling work by Dr Lise Jamieson and Prof Gesine Meyer-Rath comparing the cost-effectiveness of oral PrEP for key populations versus other groups with additional commentary by Prof Meyer-Rath on HIV funding.

Read the full article: https://t.co/TcRrcvYO1L

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Our Q1 newsletter is here!

We’re pleased to share the latest updates, insights and highlights from the first quarter of the year.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://t.co/a1zOIWPLYd

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HE2RO news - https://t.co/0f5oNvzaq5

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Now in session: Watch Caroline's PhD defense live here:

https://t.co/yXxMQySjgU

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Big moment loading 🎓

After years of hard work, resilience and late nights, Caroline Govathson is set to defend her PhD on 16 April from 10:00 am.

We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible achievement. Wishing you a successful defense!

Watch here:
https://t.co/wo905heSx0

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New publication alert!

Facility-level integration of hypertension and diabetes services with HIV treatment in sub-
Saharan Africa: Observational evidence from Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia.

Click here to read full article: https://t.co/ZFh64POmb2

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Highlights from today’s activities at #IWHOD2026: Prof. Matt Fox Rossouw co-Chairing the Maternal and Paediatric Health Session.

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Highlights from today’s oral presentations at #IWHOD2026: Kamban Hirasen presenting:

Engagement in HIV care and mobility among postpartum women in the South African National HIV Pregnancy Cohort.