Condom distribution in Mpumalanga must improve
The Sexual HIV Prevention Programme (Shipp) is currently supporting community-based organisations by improving their knowledge of condom distribution.
Mpumalanga hospital patients go hungry
Patients at Ermelo Provincial Hospital in Mpumalanga are being told to bring their own food as the hospital battles food shortages.
Teenage mom regrets not using protection
Busisiwe Malinga,* 18, gave birth to a baby girl three months ago. She explains why having unprotected sex at a young age was a bad idea.
Co-ordinating HIV approaches in Msukaligwa
The Local Aids Council (LAC) of the Msukaligwa was resurrected this month in response to the high prevalence of HIV-infection in the Gert Sibande district.
‘Shame’ of homosexuality prevents men from getting health care
There is a high burden of HIV in Mpumalanga amongst men over the age of 25 who have sex with men, a study conducted by Anova Health Institute and the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) in Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni district municipalities has revealed.
Nyaope addicts increase in Ermelo
The notorious drug known as nyaope or whoonga has now made its way to small towns like Ermelo and it is currently consuming many lives of young people in this town.
Mpumalanga district falling behind NSP targets
GERT SIBANDE. – The Gert Sibande district municipality is working hard at implementing the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for 2012-2015 that promotes zero new infections, zero HIV/AIDS related deaths and zero stigma.