Health organisations rely on Alexandra van Essche Communications to strengthen their voice and extend their impact ...
Trusted leadership and clear targeted communication
Alexandra’s combination of strategic expertise, leadership and knowledge of the health system ensures that every communications project is impactul, reaches target audiences and delivers measurable results.
Tailored communications support for South Africa’s health and medical sectors
With extensive experience in health communications, Alexandra van Essche provides writing and strategic communications services to:
Non-profit health organisations.
Clinical trial research units.
Medical technology start-ups.
Private healthcare companies.
Medical centres of excellence.
She brings a deep understanding of South Africa’s health system to the clients she serves.
Alexandra is a also a member of the SA Diabetes Alliance Board, a trained Diabetes Counsellor through Diabetes UK and the Open University, and a Diabetes Advocate through SA Diabetes Advocacy.
Experience across priority health areas
Alexandra assembles and leads expert consultant teams, matching skills precisely to each client’s needs to deliver a comprehensive range of services.
We deliver dedicated writing and strategic communication services to health organisations focused on the prevention and management of:
Non-communicable diseases – including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancer.
Infectious diseases – such as HIV, TB, sexually transmitted infections, Mpox, Covid-19 and malaria.
Zoonotic diseases – rabies.
Connecting clients’ messages to their audiences — with impact
We work closely with clients to make sure the right messages reach the right people — clearly, accurately and in accessible formats.
We design well-planned, integrated communication programmes for health-sector clients, built around agreed key messages and tactics to engage audiences at every level, including:
Clinicians and technical experts.
Clinical trial sponsors.
Communities.
Donors and funders.
Healthcare workers.
Researchers.
Strategic stakeholders in government and regulatory bodies.
Shareholders.
The media.