HIV now spreading fastest among rich and educated
Startling new evidence from a three-year survey shows that HIV is now growing fastest among those who are wealthier and educated.
Khopotso Bodibe
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Education & money don’t reduce HIV risk
Startling new evidence from a survey conducted by Markinor and UNISA's Bureau of Market Research shows that HIV infection is now growing most rapidly among those who are wealthier and educated.
The year of hope
Living with AIDS # 289
Last year closed with renewed hope about South Africa's direction on AIDS policy. The National AIDS Council was reconstituted and it is in the process of drawing up a new plan to tackle AIDS over the next five years. We speak to Dr Nomonde Xundu, Cluster Manager of the HIV/AIDS, TB and STIs unit in the national Department of Health about this development.
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The way things should be
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As the year draws to a close, there is still uncertainty over HIV and AIDS in government circles. In a move that could put her on the firing line, the Deputy Health Minister has dared to criticise both Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, and President Thabo Mbeki.
Living with AIDS # 288
Media campaigns show benefits
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Media-based HIV communication programmes have some influence on people's attitudes to HIV, according to recent research. The spin-offs include improved prevention behaviour, a better understanding of those living with HIV and AIDS and increased community involvement in HIV issues. But much still needs to be done.
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Rights & public health
Living with AIDS # 283
Our last 'Living with AIDS' feature explored the debate for and against making the HIV test a routine procedure offered to anyone attending a health facility. This week, we look at routine testing in relation to human rights.
Living with AIDS # 283
A testing question
Living with AIDS # 282
The burden of HIV on South African society has got the country asking the question: How can more people be encouraged to test for HIV? One school of thought is for the introduction of a routine opt-out model, while another is in favour of the current Voluntary Counselling and Testing option.
Living with AIDS # 282
Tracking progress
Living with AIDS # 281
The national Department of Health recently revealed that about 179 000 people were accessing antiretroviral therapy through the public health system. Just over 31 000 were on the waiting list for treatment. Gauteng is responsible for treating about a third of all those on ARVs. The province's MEC for Health reports back on AIDS treatment.
Living with AIDS # 281
DoH wakes up to XDR TB
Living with AIDS # 280
A two-day meeting on extensively drug-resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB) has resolved that in the absence of quicker diagnostics and new medication to treat TB in all its forms, national TB programmes need more strengthening, especially in the face of HIV/AIDS.
Living with AIDS # 280
Going Solo
Transformation at Africa's biggest hospital has had a cash boost and an expert team is working flat out to improve patient care.
Battlefield of the 21st Century
Natalspruit Hospital's wards used to resemble a battlefield as healthworkers treated those wounded in political battles on the East Rand in the 1980s. Now healthworkers are confronted with another struggle as they are overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people seeking treatment for HIV and Aids.
AIDS overload in a mining town
Hospital in the midst of mining area is over-burdened by AIDS.