WELCOME TO ALEXANDRA VAN ESSCHE COMMUNICATIONS
Your health communications partner
About
Established in 2015, Alexandra van Essche Communications is a specialist healthcare communications agency that provides a range of writing and communication services to healthcare organisations to ensure they achieve their communication and public relations objectives.
We develop and implement public relations strategies that drive engagement, enhance visibility and deliver measurable results for:
Not-for-profit organisations (NPOs).
Private health companies.
Clinical trial units.
Healthtech companies.
Medical associations.
The firm was founded by seasoned communications specialist Alexandra van Essche, who possesses in-depth expertise in the healthcare sector in South Africa. She has collaborated with numerous health organisations addressing both non-communicable and infectious diseases.
With a strong background in writing and strategic communications, she brings extensive experience, expertise and leadership to every project. By assembling tailored teams specifically designed for each project, Alexandra delivers cost-effective solutions that achieve quality outcomes and align with clients’ strategic objectives.
Key focus areas
Protecting and promoting health
We have experience in supporting health organisations dedicated to the prevention and management of infectious, non-communicable and zoonotic diseases. These include:
Diabetes, hypertension and cancer.
HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Tuberculosis (TB) and all forms of Drug-Resistant TB.
Emergency infecious diseases outbreaks e.g. COVID-19 and Mpox.
Rabies.
Malaria.
We work with our clients prepare and dissminate accurate health messages for patients, healthcare workers, the government, strategic partners and funders.
Protecting and promoting the environment
We are deeply committed to environmental protection and are dedicated to supporting organisations that:
Actively conserve natural resources and safeguard ecosystems.
Develop and implement innovative green technologies to minimise the negative impact of climate change and economic activities on both South Africa's precious resources and public health.
Seek to raise public awareness and engage key stakeholders with powerful, action-oriented messaging to protect public health.
We work with our clients to identify their key audiences and messages and develop tailored communication strategies to deliver the right messages to the right individuals and stakeholders.