Saavi
Maps in Cape Town

SAAVI also receives funding from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate General of Development Cooperation, for its role in the Program to support the Ministry of Health of South Africa in the implementation of a national program of global response to HIV & AIDS’.

Readability and Accessibility tools for the visually impaired. The South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative (SAAVI) was established in 1999 as an initiative of the South African government and managed as a lead programme of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). SAAVI’s role was to co-ordinate and support the development and testing of HIV vaccines in South Africa with the aim of finding an affordable, effective and locally relevant HIV vaccine. Establishment of a network of expertise in HIV vaccine development, testing, community engagement, socio-behavioural and ethical issues. Improved understanding of HIV diversity, immunology and prevalence in relation to the South African epidemic. The establishment and accreditation of a GLP laboratory for potency testing of vaccine candidates. The development of ethical guidelines for HIV vaccine clinical trials. Substantial engagement with, and preparation of, communities for HIV vaccine clinical trials. Capacity development of researchers and technicians in HIV vaccine development, testing, community engagement, socio-behavioural and ethical issues. The NDOH funds are used to support basic laboratory science, capacity building, community engagement and clinical research.