February 24, 2005

Lack of water and sanitation killing thousands everyday

More people are affected by the negative impact of poor water supply and sanitation than by war, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction combined, according to a paper published in this week's issue of The Lancet. Almost 4 000 children are killed everyday by this 'silent humanitarian crisis'.

What she doesn’t like talking about’¦
Living with AIDS # 203

After the post remained vacant for a couple of months, the national Department of Health now has a new Chief Director for the HIV and AIDS, TB and STI's cluster. Dr Nomonde Xundu's appointment comes at a crucial time when implementation of the Care and Treatment Plan for HIV and AIDS needs to be strengthened. A bit uncomfortable, she spoke to Health-e about what work awaits her.

‘¦ and what she likes talking about.

It's been a month since she's been the national Chief Director of the HIV and AIDS, TB and STI's cluster. Dr Nomonde Xundu admits that she comes to the job at a time when 'a lot of work has been done already'. Her predecessor Dr Nono Simelela, left the post late last year after a perceived 'frustration' at the government's slow pace in ensuring treatment for people living with HIV and AIDS. In this report, we find out who Dr Nomonde Xundu is.

Lack of water and sanitation killing thousands everyday

What she doesn’t like talking about’¦ Living with AIDS # 203

‘¦ and what she likes talking about.

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What she doesn’t like talking about’¦
Living with AIDS # 203

‘¦ and what she likes talking about.