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INHSU Conference 2025

We participated in the 13th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU), where TB HIV Care was represented. This influential event brought together experts, community leaders and healthcare professionals to advance harm reduction approaches, strengthen HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) prevention efforts and shape global conversations around drug policy. TB HIV Care was represented by Ms. Aphiwe Ngxumza, Dr. Andrew Scheibe, Dr. Joel Steingo, Mr. Mfezi Mcingana, Mrs. Phumzile Mngomezulu, and Mrs. Thembisa Mchunu.

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Dr. Andrew Scheibe
TB HIV Care Technical Advisor

“It is encouraging that our country’s policies relating to health issues and drugs is being increasingly informed by local evidence and practice that focuses on the health and well-being of all people, aligning with best practice and global norms.”

Ms. Aphiwe Ngxumza
TB HIV Care Nurse, Initiation and Management of ART & Opioid Substitution Therapy

“Decentralising OAT services brings care closer to where people live, reducing barriers and rebuilding trust within communities.”

Mr. Mfezi Mcingana
TB HIV Care Key Populations Director

Whereas other countries’reforms have often been top-down, South Africa’s opportunity is rooted in grassroots.”

Mrs. Phumzile Mngomezulu
TB HIV Care District Manager, Key Populations (PWID)

“Bringing care to the margins means recognising that access to health is not equal and choosing to meet people where they are, not where the system expects them to be.”