Dr. Kenneth Akahilem

Kenneth Akahilem is a health researcher whose work focuses on primary care and public health challenges in South Africa, particularly among people living with HIV. His scholarship engages with psychosocial determinants of health, examining how substance use and mental health intersect within HIV treatment settings. His research is grounded in community-based clinical contexts and contributes to strengthening integrated care approaches.

His published study in South African Family Practice explores the relationship between conjoint tobacco and alcohol use and depression among HIV-positive patients in Sedibeng. The work highlights the complexity of co-occurring substance use in primary care and underscores the importance of integrated screening and treatment strategies within HIV programmes.

Based on the limited publications currently available, his research demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based interventions and multidisciplinary public health inquiry. The study contributes valuable local data to the discourse on mental health, addiction, and chronic disease management in resource-constrained settings.