Anova is a leading partner in capacity building and the provision of technical support to the Department of Health, with a reputation for innovative responses and ground-breaking research in HIV. Anova is primarily funded by the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

With its extensive experience in the implementation of HIV programmes, Anova is well known for its flagship efforts in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) as well as its work in TB and HIV care and treatment including paediatric, adolescent and adult care. Anova’s ability to tailor innovative HIV responses is exemplified by its pioneering work in the fields of men who have sex with men (MSM), mental health, medical male circumcision (MMC) and working with the media.

Anova is a trusted partner of national and local health departments in a number of regions across the country where it works to support and improve health care capacity through training, lending expertise and improving health infrastructure and supporting health technology expansion.

All Anova’s work is based on careful consideration of the local context and is underpinned by robust research. Through partnerships with leading local and international academic institutions Anova is helping to expand knowledge around HIV, particularly in typically under-researched areas like men who have sex with men. 

More than 60% of Anova's workforce is female. More than 60% of Anova's workforce is female. Anova’s three principles, trust, support and innovation are carried throughout its work and are integral to ensuring that public health care meets its full potential in South Africa. Anova employs over 400 people, more than 60% female and a broadly representative mix of South Africa’s race groups. Anova staff work in different projects 

The Anova head office is staffed by several specialist administration and human resources professionals as well as a rigorous financial department ensuring compliance with all South African requirements as well as those of funders.

Anova has established a progressive corporate governance framework and seeks to build trust, support and innovation into all aspects of its operations. A board of directors guides Anova’s activities in relation to its constitution and vision. The board is chaired by John Moalusi and includes relevant sub-committees and checks and balances for risk and growth management.