Ghana to Host 2025 International AIDS and STI Conference
According to the Society, Ghana’s selection demonstrates the country’s exceptional dedication to addressing HIV/AIDS challenges in the West African sub-region.
Ghana has been selected to host the 2025 International AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Conference of the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) after a highly competitive bid.
The 23rd edition of the conference will begin on December 3 and end on December 8, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre and is expected to draw global leaders, community, researchers, advocates, and healthcare professionals.
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The conference will be leveraged to further Africa’s fight against HIV/AIDS, STIs, Hepatitis, Malaria, TB, and emerging viral infections and strengthen Africa’s Health systems, a statement issued by the Society said.
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“ICASA 2025 in Accra will be a pivotal moment in advancing Africa’s health systems towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global goal of ending new HIV infections by 2030 and advancing the AU Agenda 2063.”
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“Since its inception in 1989, SAA has been at the forefront in providing a global platform for Africa’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ICASA has become a landmark event, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the globe to share insights, research, and strategies to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic and emerging viral diseases on the African continent.”
According to the Society, Ghana’s selection demonstrates the country’s exceptional dedication to addressing HIV/AIDS challenges in the West African sub-region.
The Conference was last hosted in 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe and drew over 8118 delegates from over 105 countries.
Source:opemsuo.com
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