October 16, 2001

One in four deaths in SA related to HIV/AIDS – MRC report

One in four deaths last year can be attributed to AIDS with 194 892 South Africans projected to die from the an AIDS related disease this year alone. This is according to the Medical Research Council's long-awaited report, "The impact of HIV/AIDS on adult mortality in South Africa".

Treasury acknowledges need to support AIDS orphans

The National Treasury's Intergovernmental Fiscal Review acknowledges clearly that HIV/AIDS will impact dramatically on poverty and household vulnerability in South Africa, especially the need to care for orphans under 15 years of age who have lost their mothers due to AIDS.

Anso Thom

October 16, 2001

A more diplomatic Makgoba states the facts on HIV/AIDS

"This is the best report that has come out of this organisation. You mark my words, 10 to 15 years down the line this report will be alive and many decisions will be based on it." - Professor Malegepuru William Makgoba at the release on the MRC report.

Anso Thom

October 16, 2001

One in four deaths in SA related to HIV/AIDS – MRC report

Treasury acknowledges need to support AIDS orphans

A more diplomatic Makgoba states the facts on HIV/AIDS

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