A proudly African, public-benefit organisation with over 20 years’ experience in leading the response, treatment and research efforts to eradicate TB and HIV.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined March 2012
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Years of experience can open the door to new responsibility.
Our Annual Report 2025 explores our journey from Global Fund Sub-Recipient to Principal Recipient, building on years of experience delivering TB programmes and working alongside communities.
Read the story behind this next chapter.
auruminstitute.org/news/step…
#GreenShoots #Resilience @GlobalFund
Some of the most important work in research happens behind the scenes.
Our Annual Report 2025 takes you behind the logistics of Aurum Institute USA’s role in the E-MASTER study, helping get the equipment needed to evaluate new approaches to managing blood loss during caesarean sections to research sites across five countries.
Read the full story here: auruminstitute.org/news/gett…
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For Jeniffer Nagudi, receiving the Dr Paul Davis Academic Excellence Scholarship was about more than funding her studies.
In our Annual Report 2025, the Aurum Statistician reflects on the confidence the award gave her, the legacy of Dr Paul Davis and her hopes for her PhD research in TB prevention.
Read the full story.
auruminstitute.org/news/inve…
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🆕 New @JIASociety supplement!
How can implementation research help turn #HIV evidence into action?
Explore lessons learned, best practices & future directions for advancing the field.
Guest edited by @sdbaral, Tonderai Mabuto & @shessheree.
📖 Read the supplement:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/…
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Three SA manufacturers are in the running to make the #HIV prevention jab #LEN locally.
But getting onto the shortlist is only the beginning.
Licensing. Technology. Production lines. Safety tests. Regulatory approval. And, crucially, buyers.
Here’s what has to happen next via @Auruminstitute. bhekisisa.org/opinion/2026-1…
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What will it take to close the persistent gaps in Advanced HIV Disease diagnosis, prevention and care?
Join clinical, research and community voices as we unpack what’s still missing and what needs to change to ensure people with AHD receive the care they need. Ready to be part of the conversation?
Click on the link below or scan the QR code to register. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
@UNITAID @CHAI_health @Auruminstitute @teampata
Join us for Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Research Day 2026 in the North West Province South Africa, bringing together research from the district and beyond under this year’s theme: “From evidence to action: translating research into real-world impact.
We invite researchers to submit abstracts and showcase work that can contribute to better policy, practice, health and wellbeing.
Submit your Abstract: bit.ly/4xjG0en
Register: bit.ly/4hiiCJo
@MUN_PHRU @theNWU @NorthWestDOH
In a discussion by @RHAPnews, Aurum Senior Technical Director Jacqueline Pienaar joined experts to look beyond policy and availability to the practical realities of reaching communities with this new HIV prevention option.
It’s an important conversation as South Africa moves from introducing lenacapavir to making access work in practice.
Read the full article: bit.ly/4xRKgCX
#Lenacapavir #HIVPrevention #HIV #PublicHealth
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Beyond #AIDS2026, what does the latest evidence tell us about how we should rethink Advanced HIV Disease?
Join researchers, clinicians, implementers and community advocates for a post-AIDS 2026 webinar exploring emerging evidence, treatment innovations, implementation science and community experiences shaping the AHD response.
🗓️3 September 2026
⏰14:00–15:30 CAT
Click the link below or scan the QR code to register and join the conversation.
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
@UNITAID @afrocab_hiv @teampata @Auruminstitute @NIHRresearch @WitsRHI
#AdvancedHIVDisease #AHD #AIDS2026 #THRIVE #HIVResearch
The Aurum Institute retweeted
To the 90+ PLHIV leaders, allies, partners and donors who showed up for #LIVING2026, connected,contributed and celebrated the 10th anniversary of U=U alongside Prevention Access Campaign; a big thank you! @teampata
@Auruminstitute @floriako @SboNkosiZA
Happy Women's Day 🇿🇦 !
70 years ago, more than 20 000 women stood together and demanded change.
Their courage remains a part of South Africa’s story of equality and social justice.
This #WomensDay2026, we honour the women who changed our history and recognise the women continuing to shape our future.
#WomensMonth #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerTheNation @HealthZA @GovernmentZA
Today's the day!
Join the #IMPAACT4HIV Satellite Session at #AIDS2026 and hear practical implementation experiences from across Africa on adapting advanced #HIV disease care for routine HIV services and outbreak response.
#RethinkRebuildRise #AdvancedHIVDisease #CommunityLedCare
@iasociety @AIDS_conference @UNITAID @teampata @NGOSolthis @MarktAccessAfri @cihp_ng @DNDi
How do we adapt advanced HIV disease care for the real world?
Join Remilekun Peregrino, #IMPAACT4HIV Programme Director for Aurum, as she sets the scene for a session exploring practical implementation experiences, community-led approaches and innovative models of care that are helping strengthen advanced #HIV disease care across Africa.
We look forward to welcoming you to the IMPAACT4HIV Satellite Session at #AIDS2026.
#RethinkRebuildRise #AdvancedHIVDisease #CommunityLedCare @UNITAID @DNDi @iasociety @AIDS_conference @NGOSolthis @MarktAccessAfri @teampata @cihp_ng
Children must not be left behind in advanced HIV disease care.
Join Dr Juli Switala, Aurum Senior Tech Specialist: Paediatrics in this #IMPAACT4HIV satellite session at #AIDS2026 as she shares practical country experiences on strengthening advanced HIV disease care for children and adolescents, and how implementation lessons are helping improve care across
#RethinkRebuildRise #AdvancedHIVDisease #CommunityLedCare @UNITAID @iasociety @AIDS_conference @NGOSolthis @teampata @MarktAccessAfri @DNDi
Dr. Njeri Kamere, Managing Director: Health Systems at Aurum, will join the panel discussion on translating community needs into policy, access and delivery for advanced #HIV disease care in this #IMPAACT4HIV satellite session.
Join us at #AIDS2026, as we explore what it will take to build resilient health systems that can sustain and scale advanced HIV disease care across Africa.
#RethinkRebuildRise #AdvancedHIVDisease #CommunityLedCare @UNITAID @NGOSolthis @teampata @iasociety @AIDS_conference @MarktAccessAfri @DNDi @cihp_ng
Have you blocked this session off in your #AIDS2026 calendar yet?
Don't miss the IMPAACT4HIV Satellite Session, where implementers, policymakers, researchers and community leaders will share practical lessons on adapting advanced #HIV disease care for routine HIV services and outbreak response.
View in the @AIDS_conference 2026 programme: programme.aids2026.org/Progr…
#RethinkRebuildRise #AdvancedHIVDisease #CommunityLedCare
Happening Next Week!
Advanced HIV disease remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death among people living with HIV. How do we turn evidence into action and ensure that more people receive the care they need?
Join us, as we share practical experiences, country lessons and community-driven approaches to strengthening advanced HIV disease care across Africa at the #IMPAACT4HIV Satellite Session during #AIDS2026.
Programme: programme.aids2026.org/Progr…
#RethinkRebuildRise #HIV #AHDAction #CommunityLedCare #TogetherForAHD
SAVE THE DATE!
How do we adapt advanced HIV disease care for the real world?
Join the IMPAACT4HIV Satellite Session at #AIDS2026 to explore practical implementation experiences from across Africa, including community-led approaches, integrated service delivery, and innovation.
See you in RIO, Brazil!
#RethinkRebuildRise #HIV #IMPAACT4HIV #AHDAction #CommunityLedCare #TogetherForAHD
the 8th @GlobaForumTBVax is currently accepting abstracts on TB vax innovations, approaches, and results across 5 tracks!
Submit yours for the chance to share your work in Zaragoza, Spain in April 2027!
Submit by 30 Sep 2026
📅Learn more at bit.ly/8GFTBVabst
We're pleased to welcome Dr @JRatevosian to the Aurum USA Board of Directors.
His leadership and global health expertise will help strengthen partnerships that support African-led research, stronger health systems and lasting impact.
Learn more: bit.ly/4aXoGUn
