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We congratulate Professor Helen Rees of Wits University for being the laureate of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health, awarded in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public health and improving equity.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 #WHA78

South Africa’s HIV mRNA vaccine trial halted just days before launch. Wits RHI Prof Thesla Palanee-Phillips, “It is a devastating domino effect that goes on daily with repercussions far beyond what we imagined". Full story via Global Health NOW: bit.ly/4jnSyu4

[WATCH] The World Health Organization has honoured health expert, Professor Helen Rees, with the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health for her exceptional contributions to global health. Professor Rees speaks to SABC News anchor Mfundo Mabalane about the

📢 Big news from #Lejweleputswa. Wits RHI has launched the Lejweleputswa Clinical Research Site and introduced the #HOPE2Study a major step for community-centred research. We’re ready. We’re hopeful. We’re moving forward together. Learn more about HOPE 2: bit.ly/HOPE-II

#ResearchMonday: How can we help young women stay on PrEP from home? A new Wits RHI study shows remote #PrEP delivery via self-test kits + phone counselling is empowering &convenient for #AGYW. But challenges like stigma & privacy remain. Read more: bit.ly/4dFZX6R

📍Hey Connector — we’ve landed in #Lejweleputswa! We’re thrilled to launch our new Clinical Research Site and the #HOPE2Study a big step for research & community health. We’re ready. We’re hopeful. We’re moving forward together. 💙 bit.ly/HOPE-II

‘We Need a New Model Not Faster Horses,’ Urges Winner of Global Health Award Prof. Helen Rees of Wits RHI ✍️@KerryCullinan11 Wits University International Vaccine Institute (IVI) MedAccess healthpolicy-watch.news/we-need-a-new-…

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with Wits RHI Helen Rees,one of six global public health champions honoured at the recent World Health Assembly. She highlighted key milestones in her career and shared concerns on US Funding cuts health-e.org.za/2025/06/09/sou… #Health

It’s a proud moment for SA! 🇿🇦 Prof Helen Rees (Wits RHI) has received a global lifetime achievement award at the World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Assembly for her work in HIV, TB & vaccine policy. But as she’s honoured, major donor cuts have been threatening the future of vital health services

📢Just announced. Wits RHI Prof Saiqa Mullick joins the Scientific Organizing Committee for #AIDS2026 She’ll help shape a global programme blending science, community, and leadership. 📍 Rio de Janeiro & virtual | July 2026 Learn More: bit.ly/4jE75SE #HIVLeadership

#HealthMattersMonday Heard of #HPV? It’s a common STI that can lead to cancer but it’s preventable. Get informed. Get protected. #HPVawareness #PreventHPV #VaccinesSaveLives #ChooseHope

[WATCH] It’s a proud moment for South Africa🇿🇦: Prof Helen Rees (Wits RHI) reflects on receiving a lifetime global health award at the World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Assembly but also how international funding cuts have been affecting HIV and TB care in SA. Find out more here:

Why do young women start and stop using #PrEP? New study from Wits RHI + global team shares AGYW’s real stories from the #HPTN082 Trial. Published in AIDS and Behavior: bit.ly/43zFpcW #YouthVoices #PrEPJourney #AGYW #HIVPrevention #WitsRHI

📢 New from #TBCHAMP: 1 in 5 kids exposed to #MDRTB tested positive. Risk was higher if the adult had chronic cough, drug misuse, or was a caregiver. Study includes Wits RHI Prof Lee Fairlie. doi.org/10.1093/cid/ci… #WitsRHI #TBPrevention #StartYoungStopTB

🔹 Men’s Health Week | 9–15 June Strong men speak up. Brave men test. Real men take action. We’re partnering with men to break stigma & strengthen access to HIV/TB care. #RealMenRealHealth #WitsRHI #MensHealthWeek2025 #HealthyMenHealthyCommunities

🔹 Youth Day 2025 | 16 June Wits RHI celebrates the bold, skilled youth shaping public health. From SRH to HIV prevention, they’re leading the way. “Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth” Here’s to the changemakers. ✨#YouthDay2025 #WitsRHI #YouthInHealth

Ntando Yola joined the Africa Region Summit on HIV Prevention Trials by the Forum for Collaborative Research & Wits RHI. As a Steering Committee member, he advocated for ethical, inclusive designs rooted in African leadership, GPP, and science that protects choice and rights.

📢Big step for paediatric HIV care! #IMPAACT2019 shows dispersible ABC/DTG/3TC is safe & effective for kids under 12 through 48 weeks. Simple. Powerful. Child-friendly. bit.ly/45q8FnT #CaughtAtWitsRHI #PediatricHIV #HIVCare #WitsRHI

🔷Conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars. We support survivors through #GBVPrevention, trauma-informed care & SRH services. We stand for healing. We fight for justice. #JusticeBeyondConflict #EndSexualViolence #StandWithSurvivors #WitsRHI

🔙 #ThrowbackThursday Global minds met at Wits RHI to reimagine the future of #HIVPrevention. From PrEP & bnAbs to ethical, inclusive & community-led trials, this summit sparked bold ideas for impact. Forum for Collaborative Research #ClinicalTrials #WitsRHI #HealthEquity