Ghana to host landmark 23rd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa(ICASA)

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health Editor ,Zimbabwe

The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) says Ghana has been selected as the host country for the 23rd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) which will take place from the 3rd to the 8th of December 2025.

In a statement The Society for AIDS in Africa said the event will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre and this prestigious event will convene global leaders,community,researchers ,advocates and health professionals to further the continent's fight against HIV,AIDS ,STIs, Hepatitis ,Malaria ,TB ,emerging viral infections and strengthening Africa's Health systems.

"The choice of Ghana as the ICASA 2025 host is a testament to the country's leadership through His Excellence Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo--Addo"

SAA added that the selection process was highly competitive with Ghana's bid emerging as successful due to its demonstrated exceptional dedication to addressing HIV and AIDS challenges in the West African sub region.

"ICASA 2025 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.

The Society for AIDS said ICASA 2025 will build on the successes of previous editions and further mobilise Africa and the International community in the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Over 8118 delegates from over 105 countries attended ICASA 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe.Ghana selection marks its first time hosting the conference and the 23rd edition of ICASA will also mark the 35th Anniversary of Society for AIDS in Africa.

The Society for AIDS in Africa was founded in 1989 at the Fourth International Symposium on AIDS and Associated Cancers in Africa now ICASA held in Marseille ,France by a group of African scientists, activists and advocates in response to the HIV epidemic