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14/11/2025

We are proud to celebrate Dr Sheila Cassamo, Programme Manager, who received the Young Researcher Award for the best oral presentation. She presented findings from our peer-delivered, integrated screening programme for healthcare workers in Mozambique, demonstrating how innovation and strong partnerships can safeguard those who care for others.

The ITM 2025 Colloquium, held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 4 to 6 November, brought together scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and innovators from around the world to explore advances in infectious disease research.

The event focused on one health, diagnostics, surveillance, and clinical and social sciences, creating a space for interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange of ideas. This award reflects her dedication and highlights the impact of Fundação AURUM’s work in strengthening health policies and advancing evidence-based public health in Mozambique.

11/11/2025

Don’t Miss This Session: How to Plot and Interpret Data Using Annotated Run Charts

Join Kelebogile P**e and Phindile Ameh as they unpack how to use annotated run charts to turn raw data into meaningful insights that drive improvement.

Kelebogile, a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over a decade of experience, leads strategic M&E activities for Operation Phuthuma - OP, accelerating progress toward national HIV and TB targets. She is passionate about using data to inform real change in healthcare delivery.

Phindile, also an M&E Specialist at the Aurum Institute, brings expertise in programme management, quality improvement, and health information systems, ensuring that data tells a clear story of progress and impact.

Learn how to visualise your data, spot trends, and make evidence-based decisions that strengthen health outcomes.

Register here: https://auruminstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8V2dx0LcRKGPIBCUBVQJ2w #/registration

06/11/2025

Dr. Sheila Cassamo Issufo will represent Fundacao Aurum at the ITM Colloquium, presenting her peer-driven strategy for TB screening and case finding among healthcare workers in Gaza province.

Her work reflects the collaboration and innovation in improving healthcare for those on the frontlines.

A Dra. Sheila Cassamo Issufo irá representar a Fundação Aurum no ITM Colloquium, apresentando sua estratégia colaborativa para triagem e detecção de casos de TB entre profissionais de saúde na província de Gaza.

Seu trabalho reflete a colaboração e a inovação na melhoria dos cuidados de saúde para aqueles que estão na linha de frente.

05/11/2025

We’re proud to see our Market Access Director, Makaita Gombe, deliver a keynote address at the Colloquium on Innovations in Infectious Disease Research in Belgium.

With more than a decade of experience in health economics and development policy, Maka has dedicated her career to ensuring that innovative health solutions are both accessible and sustainable.

Today, she brings a wealth of insight to the Accessible Diagnostics and Health Technologies session, a discussion shaping the future of infectious disease research, prevention and control.

For more of our work in Market Access, please visit: https://www.auruminstitute.org/area-of-expertise/market-access

04/11/2025

Something’s brewing in Rustenburg!

The Aurum Marketing and Communications team spent the day with our Health Systems Division (HSD), including a special visit to Thlabane Community Health Centre, capturing the incredible work happening in HIV care and treatment.

From supporting clinics to strengthening public health systems across the North West Province, the HSD team continues to make quality healthcare accessible where it matters most.

Stay tuned 😉!

29/10/2025

A new era in HIV prevention begins. 👏👏👏

Following Sahpra’s announcement that South Africa has become the first African country to register lenacapavir, the twice-yearly injectable for HIV prevention, Aurum’s Group Chief Health Officer, Professor Salome Charalambous, reflected on this major step forward in health:

“The day that many of us have been waiting for has come! We are proud to have been involved in the PURPOSE I and II trials that contributed to the evidence for this registration, and we look forward to ensuring that evidence is brought to practice by participating in the implementation plan.”

Earlier this year, Jacqueline Pienaar, Aurum’s Senior Technical Director, shared some insights on how the country should rollout Lenacapavir: https://youtu.be/GoxHHXhbA0M

🔗 SAHPRA announcement: https://www.sahpra.org.za/news-and-updates/sahpra-registers-lenacapavir/

28/10/2025

Don’t Miss This Session: How to Test a Change Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycles

Lauren de K**k and Florence Muvirimi from the Aurum Institute will guide you through using PDSA cycles to test and implement changes effectively in healthcare settings.

Lauren, Regional Director of Quality Improvement, brings extensive experience supporting NGOs and the National Department of Health, developing national QI programmes to strengthen HIV and STI services.

Florence, Quality Improvement Advisor, brings over 7 years of experience in public healthcare and 8 years in education, leading QI initiatives across national, provincial, district, and facility levels. She leverages data-driven approaches and deep insights into human behaviour to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery.

Join this QI Webinar Series session to gain practical strategies and hands-on tools from both experts for testing changes, learning from results, and improving patient care.

Register here: https://auruminstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q0g3XNmBQUm13uUx-QuW8Q #/registration

23/10/2025

Today at , Aurum QI Coach, Sizwe Mathabela presented in Track 3: Retention, Inclusion, and Equity in Primary Healthcare Delivery.

His presentation, titled “Sustaining Patients on ART through Daily Adoption of the Operation Phuthuma - OP Nerve Centre Approach as a Problem-Solving Methodology at Pinetown Clinic, KZN,” showcased how innovative, data-driven methods are enhancing patient retention and improving HIV service delivery.

23/10/2025

Sign up to view Sheila Cassamo Issufo’s virtual poster at !

Discover how a peer-driven strategy in Gaza Province, Mozambique is transforming the way we address mental health among healthcare workers screened for TB.

This initiative, “Health to Healthcare Workers” shines a light on the importance of caring for those who care for others.

Don’t miss it, sign up here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/73867?preview=false

Inscreva-se para ver o pôster virtual de Sheila Cassamo Issufo na CPHIA 2025!

Descubra como uma estratégia liderada por pares na Província de Gaza, Moçambique, está transformando a forma como abordamos a saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde triados para TB.

Esta iniciativa, “Health to Healthcare Workers”, destaca a importância de cuidar daqueles que cuidam dos outros.

Não perca — inscreva-se aqui: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/73867?preview=false

13/10/2025

This , we reaffirm our commitment to integrating psychosocial support into every level of care, empowering our teams and communities to respond with compassion and understanding.

Because everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and cared for.

02/10/2025

Happening Now!

Aurum's Quality Improvement Coach, Dikeledi Mosetlha joins as panelist and a presenter. 😎😎😎

Happening today:
Our very own Quality Improvement Coach, Dikeledi Mosetlha, will be sharing a Poster and panel member :
At the ISQua–AfCOP Storytelling Webinar 2025 at 15:00 CAT
Celebrating World Patient Safety Month Through Storytelling.

Poster topic:
Utilising the 7-day Box System for Patient Monitoring and Tracing Enhances TROA Growth at Sundumbili CHC, Mandeni sub-district, iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal.

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