𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

24/12/2025

09/12/2025

PLHIV sector to launch the new HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report

Pretoria, Friday, 09 December 2025 — The People Living with HIV (PLHIV) sector, led by the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA), in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), and international partners, invites members of the media to the launch of the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report. The launch will take place at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Auditorium on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at 10h00.

The comprehensive study sheds light on the persistent challenges and opportunities for positive change in addressing HIV stigma and discrimination in South Africa.

The report launch brings together key stakeholders, including the Department of Health, civil society organisations, and people living with HIV, to discuss the findings and recommendations.

The study highlights the experiences of over 5,000 participants from all nine provinces of South Africa, with a focus on 18 districts, both urban and rural. It also emphasises the importance of community-led initiatives and the need for a multisectoral approach to address stigma and discrimination.

The findings and recommendations will inform policy and programming to improve the lives of people living with HIV.

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Details of the event:

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Time: 10h00 — 12h45
Venue: NRF Auditorium, (Meiring Naudé Rd, Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, 0184)

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/zinEwwOsTgSB8f8weefDEg #/registration

YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/Oszicdc08b0?feature=share

For media enquiries and accreditation:

SANAC
Nelson Dlamini
Cell: +27 78 731 0313
Email: [email protected]

HSRC
Adziliwi Nematandani
Cell: +27 82 765 9191
Email: [email protected]

Join the conversation:

02/12/2025

U.S. funding cuts for foreign aid have triggered public health crises in countries like South Africa. Immediate action is needed to ensure harm reduction and healthcare services for the people.

Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gNZ5Rr-v

01/12/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐖𝐔𝐃 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

Today, on World AIDS Day, the PWUD Sub-Sector stands in unity with people living with HIV, communities affected by HIV, and all those working tirelessly to end the epidemic.

For People Who Use Drugs, this day is a powerful reminder that 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, and that no one should be left behind because of stigma, criminalisation, or discrimination. We honour the lives lost, celebrate those living boldly with HIV, and recommit ourselves to fighting for accessible, inclusive, and evidence-based HIV and harm reduction services.

People who use drugs continue to face some of the harshest barriers to care yet we remain resilient, organised, and determined. We call for expanded harm reduction, meaningful community leadership, and policies that protect rather than punish.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮.
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲.

To our communities, partners, allies, and frontline workers: thank you for your solidarity, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to saving lives.

𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨, 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙪𝙨.
𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙄𝘿𝙎.

27/11/2025

Our very own Mr Moses Gama the DC of Gauteng PWUD sub-sector speaking on elimination of poverty in our communities.

27/11/2025

- Happening concurrently -

The Chairperson delivering a message of support at the CDA 4TH BIENNUIAL SUMMIT & the DC taking part in a panel discussion at the NDOH key populations consultation meeting.

27/11/2025

Our own Chairperson of the PWUD sub-sector in Gauteng Kgalapa presenting on overdose data @ the Central Drug Authority 4th BIENNUIAL SUMMIT 2025.

27/11/2025

Our Deputy Chairperson Mr Reginald Kgoedi at the NDOH Key Populations consultation meeting.

26/11/2025

The national Chairperson of the PWUD Sub-Sector delivering a message of support at the CDA 4th Bieannial summit 2025.

25/11/2025