September 18, 2003

A journey to health

Buyiswa Gcwabe is a mother of seven children and has AIDS. She is a member of the Treatment Action Campaign and is among the first group of 25 people to receive antiretroviral treatment funded by the TAC. Health-e travelled with her to her first appointment with the doctor who will monitor her treatment.

Africa and STI’s

Next week in Nairobi, researchers from Africa and beyond will attend the International Conference on AIDS and Sexual Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA). Chairperson of the conference, Dr. Malaki Owili, says African governments must provide treatment and care for HIV/ AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The ICASA meeting runs from September 21st to 26th, 2003.

Abortion ‘ six years later

Over a quarter of a million women have accessed safe, legal abortions since the implementation of the Termination of Pregnancy Act in South Africa six years ago. But many are still not aware that services are legal or even exist.

Anso Thom

September 18, 2003

A journey to health

Africa and STI’s

Abortion ‘ six years later

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Africa and STI’s

Abortion ‘ six years later