Francois Venter
Francois Venter is a prominent HIV doctor and the director of Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, known for his advocacy in HIV treatment and care, particularly in the context of mental health and the stigma faced by those living with the virus.
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Francois Venter highlights the impact of funding cuts on HIV prevention services.
Here’s what’s on South Africa’s 2026 public health agenda – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-14
Francois Venter, part of the production team, emphasized the importance of unity among artists and communities.
Fighting corruption through the arts – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-11
Francois Venter is a leading HIV researcher and has been vocal about the need for better leadership in the HIV response in South Africa.
Professor screw it, let’s do it – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-30
Francois Venter is a researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand who criticized the South African government's response to HIV.
South Africa is at the heart of the HIV pandemic. What happens now the money has been cut? | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Francois Venter heads up the health research organization Ezintsha and emphasizes the interconnectedness of key populations and general populations in HIV prevention.
It’s the ‘Donald disease’ that’s making us sick – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-05
Francois Venter, an HIV doctor and the director of Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the stigma and challenges faced by people with HIV.
Trump’s HIV funding cuts will also hit diabetes, cervical cancer and depression hard – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-27
