Basic AIDS stats for SA
At least 4.6 million South Africans are estimated to be living with HIV and by mid-2002 it is believed that 688 000 people had died of AIDS-related illnesses in South Africa.
Kerry Cullinan
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Following the (AIDS) money
HIV/AIDS budgets for national and provincial government at a glance.
Science of the future?
HIV is one of the most closely studied viruses in history and yet it continues to outwit scientists in their efforts to find a cure or prevent the onset of AIDS.
Following the ‘€˜worst case scenario’€™
Ahead of world AIDS Day, Kerry Cullinan looks at the past decade of conflict to a future with stem cell research.
DG candidate withdraws after delays
The frontrunner for the position of Director General of Health, Dr Victor Litlhakanyane, has withdrawn, apparently frustrated by the long delays in the finalisation of the post.
DG candidate withdraws after delays
The frontrunner for the position of Director General of Health, Dr Victor Litlhakanyane, has withdrawn, apparently frustrated by the long delays in the finalisation of the post.
Gay haven regaining its shine
The panic, fear and gay backlash caused by HIV/AIDS has subsided in San Francisco and the city is once more celebrating free sexual expression.
Land of the poor and homeless
With the US presidential race too close to call, both candidates are trying to woo black voters, who are the poorest and most disadvantaged sector of American society with the highest burden of disease.
Legal dilemma of child-headed households
Currently, around 3 out of 100 South African households are estimated to be child-headed, but the number is growing. How best to protect them is one of the issues Parliament must consider in finalising the provisions of the Children'€™s Bill.
The loneliness of Zwe
For the past 18 months since he was 14, Zwe has been parenting his two younger brothers. Parliament is discussing the Children'€™s Bill at present, and grappling with how to deal with child-headed households
Reflections on a decade of health
An assessment of the Department of Health's delivery over the past decade earns it a mixed report. This article was first published in the South African Health Review in July 2004.
A decade of health: some reflections
A report on the Department of Health's delivery over the past decade, first published in the South African Health Review in July 2004.