Strengthening and improving the healthcare system has been at the heart of what we do since CHIVA’s inception in 2004. Using expert HIV mentors who provided on-site, real-time and practical learning, best practices were shared – most of which remain in use at a hospital level today.
We’re as committed now as we were then to ensuring healthcare workers are equipped with advanced skills and knowledge to deliver the very best paediatric HIV services at a primary healthcare level. And we’ll continue to develop and share these innovative strategies.
We are extremely proud that CHIVA is being recognised throughout Africa as a contributor to South Africa’s Public Health initiatives. We believe in sharing best practices and collaborating with partners and health advisors to ensure that every child and adolescent living with HIV – no matter where they live – has access to and is receiving the life-saving HIV treatment that will allow them to lead a productive and healthy life.
Fiona joined the Board at CHIVA Africa in 2019. Fiona studied Law at Oxford University and started her career as a Barrister practicing in Chancery chambers before moving into financial services.
Shaun became a trustee for CHIVA Africa in February 2019. He is a South African qualified lawyer and holds the position of Chief Legal Officer at Cairn Capital, a leading European asset manager.
Dr Mo Archary is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban and the University of KwaZulu-Natal: Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
Lauren joined the board in 2019, and is a lawyer by training and built a successful legal career in South Africa, specialising in public interest and media law. Lauren has lectured in media law, ethics and public interest law and takes a special interest in furthering the cause of women and those disadvantaged in South Africa.
Dr Moshal is the founder of CHIVA Africa and CHIVA South Africa and has chaired the CHIVA Africa Board of Trustees since its registration as a charity in 2009. Born and raised in South Africa, Karyn graduated in medicine from the University of Cape Town in 1988.