Welcome to Alexandra van Essche  Communications

A Specialised Health Communications Consultancy 

Alexandra van Essche Communications (AVEC) provides a range of writing, editing and communication services to a range of health organisations in South Africa. 

These include:

• Non-profit organisations (NPOs).

• Clinical trial units.

• Medical technology start-ups and companies.

• Private and public medical centres of excellence.

• Medical associations and institutes.

• Workplace healthcare programmes. 

Alexandra works independently as a specialist health writer, communications expert and rapporteur.  

Where needed, she draws on her trusted network of experienced consultants to provide the right support for each client and project. 

Health Focus Areas

Alexandra supports health organisations working in the prevention, management and treatment of a range of diseases.

These include: 

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

• Infectious diseases.

• Zoonotic diseases.

She has a comprehensive understanding of the drivers, treatment and prevention of: 

• Obesity , Diabetes, Hypertension and related NCDs. 

• HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections – notably HPV, Mpox, Covid-19, Influenza and Malaria. 

• Rabies. 

This encompasses a strong grasp of the role of clinical studies in testing new drugs to help prevent and treat these diseases.