Ezintsha Research Centre

📢 New Publication Alert! 🌍 Lessons Learnt from HIV and Noncommunicable Disease Healthcare Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the integration of care for HIV and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), offering insights from 14 recent case studies across Sub-Saharan Africa. It examines models of integration, barriers to implementation, and key facilitators such as staff and patient education. 🔑 Key Highlights: Chronic care integration improves patient outcomes. Case studies reveal three models of healthcare integration. The review identifies challenges, such as inadequate resources and lack of guidelines, and solutions to address them. This publication underscores the urgent need for innovative approaches to enhance healthcare delivery in regions with a high burden of HIV and NCDs. 🌟 Read the full review and join the conversation on improving healthcare integration in SSA! 🔗 Access the article here.https://https://lnkd.in/dhzfcZtN #Ezintsha #HealthcareInnovation #HIVCare #NCDIntegration #GlobalHealth #ResearchMatters

🌍 Call for Abstracts: African Workshop on Women and HIV 2025 📝 Are you conducting groundbreaking research or initiatives on women and HIV in Africa? Submit your abstract for a chance to present at the African Workshop on Women and HIV 2025! Deadline: Friday, 15 November 🔗 Submit your abstract here: https://amededu.co/3TO293F 🔗 Learn more about abstracts: https://2nd-african-workshop-women-hiv-2025/abstracts Let’s come together to shape the future of women’s health in Africa! Don’t miss out! ⏳ #HIVAwareness #WomenAndHIV #AfricanWorkshop2025 #AbstractSubmission #GlobalHealth

🌟 New Publication Alert! 🌟 Exciting new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine explores the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP/GLP-1 dual agonists in obesity care. With over 1 billion people affected globally, these medications offer a promising strategy to combat obesity and its complications. However, challenges persist, such as selecting the right patients, understanding long-term effects, and managing costs. The path to sustainable obesity care is clearer, but more work lies ahead! Read more @https://lnkd.in/dtacH7gU #ObesityResearch #GLP1 #HealthcareInnovation #NewStudy #JAMA

🚨 New Publication Alert! 🚨 Integrating Hypertension Detection and Management in HIV Care in South Africa: Protocol for a Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Trial. This innovative research aims to transform healthcare by integrating hypertension care into HIV services, ensuring better management of both conditions and improving patient outcomes. 🔗 Read more: https://shorturl.at/TwP1a #Hypertension #HIVCare #MedicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #Ezintsha #NewPublication

Join the Demystifying Long COVID International Conference 2024 in Barcelona! Are you working on #LongCOVID research? This is a great opportunity to share your findings and collaborate with leading experts from around the world. Submit an abstract by Friday, 13 September 2024 and help advance the future of Long COVID research. Conference Dates: 21-22 November 2024 Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid Meeting) Discounts Available: Early-career professionals and delegates from Resource-Limited Settings (RLS) can benefit from waived or discounted registration fees! Submit your abstract here: https://lnkd.in/djFekQwd More information: https://lnkd.in/dMK9WXbX Help advance the understanding of #LongCOVID! #DemystifyingLongCOVID #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #COVID19

🚨 Must-Read🚨 Popping into your pharmacy for anti-HIV pills or jabs could help slow new infections. So why isn’t it allowed in SA? by Angela Tembo and Tsitsi Nyamuzihwa https://lnkd.in/dA96eUHh via Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism

📊 New Publication Alert! A secondary analysis from the ADVANCE trial in South Africa indicates that blood pressure increases among HIV patients are associated with weight gain, not antiretroviral regimen or kidney function. These findings underscore the importance of integrating obesity and hypertension management into routine HIV care. Read the full study in the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) here:https://lnkd.in/dkB53mWc #HIVResearch #Healthcare #Hypertension #Obesity #PublicHealth

📢 Join Our Team! We're Hiring a Medical Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases at Ezintsha 📢 Are you passionate about providing quality healthcare and making a difference in the field of non-communicable diseases? Position: Medical Officer (Non-communicable Diseases) Type: Permanent Location: Parktown, Ezintsha Closing Date: 10 July 2024 Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes. #HealthcareJobs #MedicalOfficer #Ezintsha #JoinOurTeam5tv

🌟 Must-Read: Major Breakthrough in HIV Prevention! 🌟 A twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention has shown outstanding results in pivotal trials. This could be a landmark in the global fight against HIV. Key Points: Effective and long-lasting prevention Administered just twice a year Potential for significant global health impact However, questions about access and distribution loom large. Ensuring that this life-saving treatment reaches everyone who needs it will be our next challenge. 🔗 Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dG84KGyH #MustRead #HIVPrevention #HealthcareInnovation #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

🌟 Become a Reviewer! 🌟 Become a reviewer for the open-access Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine 🌍. Peer review is crucial for evaluating and enhancing research quality in the field of HIV medicine. 🔍 Why Review for the Open-Access Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine? Contribute to evaluating and improving cutting-edge research. Collaborate with experts in the HIV medicine field. Help determine the suitability of manuscripts for publication. Read the reviewer guidelines here: https://ow.ly/1aBA50RE35K. The journal is included in prestigious indexing services such as SciELO SA, Scopus, Web of Science – SCIE, and PubMed Central. It is also DHET accredited, ensuring high visibility and impact. Join the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society and AOSIS in advancing HIV medicine research. 🌟 #HIVMedicine #OpenAccessJournal #AOSIS #PeerReview #MedicalResearch