www.sahivsoc.org

The society was established in 1997 and is an affiliate of the South African Medical Association (SAMA). It is the largest professional HIV interest group in the world, with over 12,500 members in 2007. The Society represents a powerful and independent voice within Southern Africa, with key representation from the most experienced and respected professionals working in the fight against HIV. Through its quarterly publications the Society supplies information on training courses, symposia, conferences, monthly branch meetings, current ARV prices and clinical guidelines. The society runs on-line discussion groups which allow members and other interested parties to contribute to the promotion of high quality health care. The Society carries out a co-coordinating and networking role with other key SA and SADC players in the field of HIV, including corporate employee and home-based community programmes to increase access to treatment and care.