About PAHCS
The Pan-African HIV Clinicians Society (PAHCS) is a professional network of clinicians, researchers, and public health experts committed to advancing HIV care and clinical excellence across Africa. We strengthen healthcare systems through collaboration, training, and evidence-based practice.
Why PAHCS Exists
Despite major progress in HIV treatment and prevention, clinicians across Africa continue to face complex challenges including evolving treatment protocols, resource limitations, and unequal access to training and clinical support systems. PAHCS exists to bridge these gaps by creating a collaborative platform that connects expertise, strengthens clinical capacity, and promotes evidence-based HIV care across the continent.
Our Foundation
Our Mission
To strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care across Africa through clinical training, research collaboration, and evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals.
Our Vision
An Africa where high-quality HIV clinical care, research innovation, and collaborative leadership drive the elimination of HIV as a public health threat.
Our Approach
We connect clinicians, researchers, and institutions across Africa to share knowledge, improve clinical practice, and support health system strengthening through collaboration.
What We Do
Clinical Training
We provide continuous professional development and training for clinicians working in HIV care and related fields.
Research & Evidence
We support and share clinical research that informs HIV treatment guidelines and improves patient outcomes.
Collaboration
We connect healthcare professionals and institutions across Africa to strengthen knowledge sharing and clinical networks.
Policy & Advocacy
We contribute to evidence-based policy development aimed at improving HIV care and health systems across the continent.
Our Journey
From its conceptual beginnings at the IAS Conference in 2018 to its continued development towards a continental launch in 2026, PAHCS has grown through the vision of its founders and the commitment of clinicians across Africa building a unified platform for HIV care excellence.
Explore Our JourneyLeadership
Our leadership includes clinicians and researchers actively contributing to HIV care, clinical guidelines, and public health systems across multiple African countries.
Leadership Across Africa
Prof Akanmu Sulaimon
President
🌍 Nigeria
Prof Lloyd Mulenga
Vice-President
🌍 Zambia
Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi
Chairman/CEO
🌍 South Africa
Dr Mabowa Makhomisani
Secretary General
🌍 South Africa