By Wallace Mawire
The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) has announced that 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 in from 3rd to 8th December 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
This prestigious event will convene global leaders, community, researchers, advocates, and healthcare professionals to further the continent’s fight against HIV/AIDS, STIs, Hepatitis, Malaria, TB, emerging viral infections and strengthening Africa’s Health systems.
Since its inception in 1989, SAA has been at the forefront in providing a global platform for Africa’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ICASA has become a landmark event, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the globe to share insights, research, and strategies to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic and emerging viral diseases on the African continent.
Over 8118 delegates from over 105 countries attended ICASA 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Ghana’s selection marks its first time hosting the conference. This 23rd edition of ICASA will be hosted in West Africa to mark the 35th Anniversary of Society for AIDS in Africa.
The choice of Ghana as the ICASA 2025 host is a testament to the country’s leadership through H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. The selection process was highly competitive, with Ghana’s bid emerging as successful due to its demonstrated exceptional dedication to addressing HIV/AIDS challenges in the West African sub region.
ICASA 2025 in Accra 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 In Africa extends its deepest gratitude to the Government of Ghana for its unwavering support and commitment to hosting this important event. ICASA 2025 promises to build on the successes of previous editions and further mobilize Africa and the international community in the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Preparations for ICASA 2025 are already underway, and we invite stakeholders, donors, and the global health community to stay updated on the latest developments. The first International steering committee meeting of ICASA 2025 will be held from 28th to 29th November 2024 at the Alisa Hotel, Accra Ghana.
