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Sex and relationships: It’s time to simplify the talk
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 Take a moment to think about the people in your life and the types of relationships you have. The platonic relationship with your friend, the sexual relationship with your partner, and the working relationship with your colleague. Relationships come in all shapes and sizes. They can be positive or
People living with HIV in Free State expose truths
Molefi Sompane
People living with HIV in the Free State have raised their grievances via the Free State Department of Health’s multi-sectoral forum held last week. Several patients have exposed shocking truths regarding their treatment at clinics across the province. Tshepo Rabotapi, who is on antiretroviral treatment (ARV), claimed nurses revealed his
Medication shortages leave FS patients frustrated
Tamlyn-Leigh Patterson
 Patients at Free State clinics have expressed frustration and anger at having to wake up at 4am only to be turned away due to medication shortages. Some residents claim that officials are taking medication for external use, with most facilities based in Mangaung and Maluti-a-Phofung. Motlatsi Moloi, 43, who
World Aids Day: Injectable PrEP adds to arsenal
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
 With South Africa expected to begin piloting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) early next year, experts have described the proposed rollout as a potential ‘game changer’ in the fight against the virus. It is primed to provide an additional HIV prevention option for people at substantial risk of contracting HIV.
Bending the curves of the HIV epidemic by empowering and engaging youth
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Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact globally on countries’ national communicable disease programmes, crucially including the response to HIV/AIDS. Disruptions in treatment and prevention services may have contributed to around 1.5 million new HIV infections last year. A rigorous scale-up of health services
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