It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
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PrEP: Free State govt spreads message in bid to curb HIV
Molefi Sompane
The Free State government is holding roadshows to educate people about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) as a means to prevent HIV infection from sexual contact, especially HIV negative people at risk of contracting the virus from their partners.
HIV, TB linked to increased risk of in-hospital COVID-19 deaths
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While the world works together in fighting COVID-19, South Africa is battling its own epidemic on the sidelines – a combination of HIV and TB.
Reclaimers yearn for formal recognition from government
Lilita Gcwabe
The thousands of reclaimers who work across South Africa are credited with removing 80%-90% of the post-consumer products from urban and suburban spaces, yet they are still not recognised as formal employees by government.
Op-ed: Psychosocial support during times of unrest and other trauma
Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
South Africans are suffering from severe psychosocial stress, caused by socio-economic challenges that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are suffering from depression, burnout and anxiety. Clinical psychologist, Dr JD du Toit, weighs in how to cope in these stressful times.
Telehealth services on the up as COVID-19 maintains grip
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The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in new ways of doing things to curb the spread of the virus, with one significant trend being the adoption of telehealth services.
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