AHF Powers Public Health at The Rand Show 2025 with Free Screenings and Awareness

Johannesburg, South Africa – 15 April 2025 – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa is proud to announce its proposed participation at The Rand Show 2025 as part of the exhibition’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. AHF seeks to offer visitors a range of free, high-impact health services and educational engagement - bringing health to the heart of the community at one of the country’s most iconic events.

Operating in 47 countries and present in South Africa since 2002, the AHF is the world’s largest non-profit HIV and AIDS healthcare provider, funded primarily through private donors, global partnerships, and a self-sustaining social enterprise model. With a presence in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, AHF partners with provincial Departments of Health to reach underserved populations and expand access to care.

At The Rand Show 2025, AHF proposes an engaging, family-friendly health activation, including:

• Free health screenings for HIV, TB, STIs, and blood pressure
• Condom distribution and safer sex education, supported by friendly condom mascots
• An interactive Commitment Wall, games, and giveaways
• Health awareness documentaries screened on-site
• Visibility for the Girls Act programme, which promotes empowerment and health education for adolescent girls and young women

In partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, AHF will ensure smooth linkage and referral of individuals for further care and support. The mobile van and gazebo setup will serve as an accessible hub for both services and awareness, making public health approachable, informative, and entertaining.

“This initiative aligns with The Rand Show’s commitment to community upliftment and offers a unique opportunity to extend essential healthcare services to thousands of attendees,” says Ngaa Murombedzi, Southern Africa Regional Advocacy and Policy Manager for AHF South Africa. “It also represents a powerful example of how public-private partnerships can drive real change in South Africa’s health outcomes.”

AHF’s presence promises to amplify the event’s value offering while enhancing The Rand Show’s reputation as a socially responsible platform. It brings health services directly to the public at no cost, making it a valuable initiative and a practical way to help meet national health goals.