Our Journey – PAHCS
The Pan African HIV Clinicians Society (PAHCS) was born from the vision of Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi and Dr Mabowa Makhomisane. What began as a dream in 2018 has grown through strategic meetings across Africa into a powerful clinician-led movement. We are now preparing for the official continental launch on 16–17 May 2026.
Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi and Dr Mabowa Makhomisane – the visionaries behind PAHCS
2018 – Foundation Laid in Amsterdam (IAS Conference)
The dream of a united African response to HIV was first conceived during the IAS Conference AIDS 2018 in Amsterdam. Leading clinicians from across the continent gathered to discuss the need for an Africa-led organisation.
Key attendees (left to right):
- Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi (South Africa)
- Dr Andrew Kambugu (Uganda)
- Dr Omu Onzala (Kenya)
- Dr Cleophus Chimbetet (Zimbabwe)
- Dr Enoch Omonge (Kenya)
- Dr Joseph Aluoch (Kenya)
- Dr Tendai Gaolathe (not pictured)
2018 - Amsterdam (IAS Conference)
Read full story →22 February 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya
Historic first consultative meeting at the Serene Hotel. Kenyan HIV Clinicians Society and SAVCS agreed to form a Pan-African body. An interim committee was elected and a roadmap for further meetings was presented.
Key decisions & outcomes:
- Interim Committee elected
- Roadmap for West & North Africa consultative meetings
- Focus on Africa-specific policies, education, patient rights, mentorship, and research
Key speakers: Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi, Dr Enoch Omonge, Dr Mabowa Makhomisane, Prof Walter Jaoko
Read full Nairobi story →
29 May 2025 – Accra, Ghana
Consultative meeting to secure Ghana’s membership. Emphasis placed on Africa-led research, Ghana’s low HIV rates, pandemic preparedness, and integrated care for women and children.
Key decisions:
- Ghana accepted as founding member
- Commitment to peer-to-peer mentorship and continent-wide pandemic preparedness
- Advocacy for women & children programmes
Key attendees: Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi (Chair), Dr Timmy Donko (IPVS Ambassador), Dr Mabowa Makhomisane
Read full Accra story →
30 May 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria
Official structuring meeting. The name “Pan African HIV Clinicians Society (PAHCS)” was formally adopted. Founding member countries and core objectives were finalised.
Core objectives agreed:
- Advocacy for equitable access to ARVs across Africa
- Standardisation of educational frameworks for healthcare workers
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Representation of all 53 African nations
- Reducing dependency on donor funding
Founding countries: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Sierra Leone
Key attendees: Prof Alani Sulaimon Akanmu (Chair), Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi, Dr Mabowa Makhomisane, Prof Oliver Ezechid and others (supported by CIPLA South Africa)
Read full Lagos story →
15 July 2025 – Kigali, Rwanda (IAS side meetings)
Strategic engagements with leaders from multiple countries and initial pharmaceutical partnership discussions.
Key discussions & decisions:
- Integrated care models (HIV + diabetes/hypertension)
- Mother & child health and EMTCT strategies
- Pharmaceutical collaborations (Hetero, Viatris, Gilead, LUPIN, MSD, McLeods, MERCK)
Key leaders engaged: Dr Tendani Kgailatli (Botswana), Dr Loyde Mulenga (Zambia), Dr Salam Derme (Burkina Faso), Dr Cissy Kityo (Uganda), Dr Placide Mugwaneza & Dr Gad Murenzi (Rwanda), Dr Olympia Laswai (Tanzania)
Read full Kigali story →
16–17 May 2026 – Official Continental Launch
The Pan African HIV Clinicians Society will be officially launched in a major continental event. This will mark the beginning of a unified African voice in HIV and viral disease management, fully driven by African clinicians.
Interim Leadership:
- Dr Muhangwi Mulaudzi – Interim Chairperson
- Dr Mabowa Makhomisane – Interim Treasurer General
- Prof Walter Jaoko – Secretary General
- Dr Enoch Omonge – Vice Chairperson
- Prof Alani Sulaimon Akanmu, Prof Oliver Ezechid, Dr Andrew Kambugu and others
Photo to be added after the launch event