The 5th South African AIDS Conference

A certain level of cynicism has crept in around AIDS conferences in the last couple of years. They are seen as talk shops and endless ‘calls to action’. “This is a pity,” says Prof. WD Francois Venter, FCP (SA) Chairperson of the conference, “I remember my first few HIV conferences, the excitement of seeing passionate people addressing a mortal disease with courage and wisdom”. As the next generation of clinicians, researchers and activists start entering the field, we need to similarly inspire them. It is with this in mind, that the Conference Committee and Board have put together an exciting and diverse programme, with something for everyone, and with a very strong African focus.  The 5th SA AIDS Conference promises to be something truly special. We hope you enjoy it!

Abstracts can be submitted under three tracks:

Track 1: Basic Sciences

Track 2: Clinical Sciences

Track 3: Epidemiology and Prevention

Track 4: Social and Economic Sciences

Track 5: Health Systems, Programmes, Human Rights and Ethics

Track 6: Community Exchange Encounters

For more information, visit http://www.dirasengwe.org/5thsaaidsconference.html

or call +27 (0)12 816 9122.