ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine is focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and related topics relevant to clinical and public health practice. The purpose of the journal is to disseminate original research results and support high-level learning related to HIV Medicine. It publishes original research articles, editorials, case reports/case series, reviews of state-of-the-art clinical practice and correspondence. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Tuberculosis preventive treatment uptake among patients initiating antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: Children left behind  
Lucky Makonokaya, Patrick Ngwira, Louiser U. Kalitera, Geoffrey C. Singini, Maggie Khumbanyiwa, Thulani Maphosa, Nilesh B. Bhatt
25 November 2025

Conference Abstracts

 
Association between antiretroviral therapy initiation or reinitiation timing and neuroimaging-confirmed stroke in people with HIV  
Roland van Rensburg, Alexander Smuts, Camilla Pennefather, Lauren Jennings, Chantel Schreuder, Gert van Zyl, Naeem Brey, Deanna Saylor, Suzanne O'Hagan, Tracy Kellermann, Catherine Orrell, Eric Decloedt
25 November 2025

Original Research

 
HIV PrEP and PEP awareness and practices among emergency doctors in Gauteng province  
Marie-Louise Vermaak, Marlize Swart, Abdullah E. Laher
18 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
13 November 2025

Original Research

 
The diagnostic pathway to lymph node excision biopsy in an HIV- and tuberculosis-endemic region  
Camagu Potelwa, Sheree Gray, Francois Malherbe, Christo Kloppers, David Richardson, Jenna Bailey, Karryn Brown, Estelle Verburgh
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Barriers and facilitators to HIV index contact testing in facility and community settings  
Nyeleti Pretty Chauke, Cathrine Chinyandura, Fezile Buthelezi, Anele Jiyani, Kate Rees
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Retention in care of people on antiretroviral therapy who inject drugs in South Africa  
Phumzile C. Mngomezulu, Rifqah A. Roomaney, Brian E. Van Wyk
29 October 2025

Review Article

 
Leveraging community pharmacies for HIV services in South Africa: Opportunities and constraints  
Angela Tembo, Andy Gray, Tsitsi Nyamuzihwa, Francois W.D. Venter, Jacqueline Maimin, Ahmed Bayat, Jacqui Miot, Deanne Johnston
28 October 2025

Review Article

 
Postnatal HIV vertical transmission and the impact of infant feeding choice in the ART era  
Victoria Ndarukwa, Mark Cotton, Moleen Zunza, Lucy Mupfumi, Hans Amukugo
20 October 2025

Original Research

 
Breast carcinoma tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes in pre- and post-systemic therapy in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women  
Mishka Adam, Jenny Edge, Louis J. de Jager
17 October 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

  
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

Notification: Thank You, Volume 26 Reviewers!

  
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 26 of Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-14 More...

Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access

  

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

  
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Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05
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