The Centre for HIV/AIDS Prevention Studies (CHAPS) seeks to perform and support innovative and safe medical male circumcision procedures as part of a minimum HIV prevention package. CHAPS is most recognized for pioneering work in researching and promoting the scale up of medical male circumcision for HIV prevention (MMC) in South Africa and the region.
CHAPS is proud to be a South African public benefit organisation (PBO) and leader of one of the largest voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) scale-up programmes on the African continent. CHAPS takes pride in its pioneering work in VMMC Service Delivery, VMMC Training, HIV Research and VMMC Start-Up Technical Assistance. CHAPS works closely with government, reputable Public Health institutions, and international donors, namely PEPFAR, USAID and the Global Fund. Through this collaborative team effort, CHAPS has successfully implemented and disseminated sustainable evidence-based health solutions throughout South Africa and the region.
