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In the latest updated version of its well known HIV treatment literacy guide, the Treatment Action Campaign explains the science behind HIV.
Penned by public interest law organisation Section27 Executive Director Mark Heywood, this essay was released as part of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance’ report on the state of civil society’s response to HIV.
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Released on 18 November ahead of World AIDS Day, the UNAIDS report outlines new targets for the five-year window UNAIDS says is crucial to ending the global threat of HIV.
The 208-page report outlines the Department of Health’s progress against stated goals for 2013-14 and includes updates on the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).
Released in August 2014, the 33-page protocol is to be followed by health authorities, establishments and professional bodies.
This government circular issued on 16 October describes changes in recommended prescribing of the contraceptive implant Implanon that may affect women living with HIV, TB and epilepsy.
Released annually by the Health Systems Trust, the South African Health Review is comprised of 17 chapters on topical health issues.
Released annually by the Health Systems Trust, the District Health Barometer compiles information from the District Health Information System, the electronic tuberculosis (TB) register and the National Treasury
This 62-page documents is the country’s first officially endorsed national mental health policy.
This World Health Organisation (WHO) database includes national policy documents on topics such as mental health, disability and substance abuse from countries around the world.
In late September, Health-e News broke news of the financial crisis facing AIDS lobby the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). We look at two TAC activists that embody what South Africa could lose if the TAC closes its doors.
This new Amnesty International report details barriers to antenatal care in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.