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 consultant 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.

Why Work with AVEC?

Alexandra works closely with her healthcare clients to provide relevant communication and editorial services that meets their specific needs:

Strategy and implementation – Reaching the right audiences with the right messages through the right channels.
Technical editorial support – Turning complex technical information into clear, accessible content.
Rapporteur services – Capturing key discussions and insights from meetings, conferences and workshops and writing clear, well-structured reports.
Media relations – Developing newsworthy stories and media releases, identifying the right journalists and securing media coverage.
Cost effective – Flexible support tailored to each client’s needs and budget, with costs agreed upfront. No 'big-agency' overheads – just straightforward, agreed costs.
Bringing in the right expertise – Working with trusted consultants when a project requires additional expertise.

Alexandra’s Health Sector Experience

South Africa’s public healthcare system – Experience across the public healthcare system, from primary healthcare facilities through to sub-district, district, regional and national Departments of Health.
Private healthcare – Understanding of the private health system, including private practitioners, medical schemes and Prescribed Minimum Benefits.
Healthcare stakeholders – Experience working with senior Department of Health officials, clinicians, researchers and healthcare workers.
Health content and thought leadership – Proven track record of interviewing leading clinicians and researchers and developing content for funders, sponsors, healthcare professionals, people at risk of or living with disease, communities and the media.
Global health and clinical research – Experience working with global funders and clinical trial sponsors.
Disease prevention – Strong understanding of the drivers of non-communicable and infectious diseases, as well as rabies, and approaches to prevention.
Treatment and access to medicines – Knowledge of treatment approaches and the importance of reliable access to medicines.
Vaccination – Strong commitment to vaccination as vital tool for preventing infection and reducing the risk of severe disease.

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