ACS joins effort to address cancer among women in developing countries
The Society Joins ABC News, United Nations Foundation's 'Million Moms Challenge' to Raise Awareness of Cervical Cancer Globally.
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MSM health risks
Dr. Mmatsie Manentsa, a doctor at Zuzimpilo Clinic, in Johannesburg, is passionate about providing quality service to men who have sex with men, otherwise known as MSM. She spoke to Siphosethu Stuurman about HIV and other health risks that pose a great challenge to this group.
Kauai and CANSA team up this summer
Leading national healthy fast food company, KAUAI, has teamed up with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) in a bid to make more South Africans be good to their skin this summer.
HIV and good nutrition
Good nutrition helps keep your immune system strong and it's especially important for people living with HIV, as it enables them to better fight the condition.
Govt’s five-year plan on HIV/AIDS and TB Living with AIDS # 498
When the South African National AIDS Council launches the new National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS and TB later today, it will highlight the prevention of new infections as a key aim. The plan is the start of a long-term vision to be accomplished over 20 years.
Dealing with HIV-induced depression
People living with HIV/AIDS often endure lack of support from friends and family and suffer low self-esteem, which may result in depression. This can complicate one's journey to a healthy life.
Small, but real surprises in antenatal survey
Over the last three years HIV prevalence among older women between the ages of 30 ' 34 has been growing, while it remains the same in younger women aged 15 ' 24. This is according to the 21st antenatal survey measuring HIV prevalence among first time pregnant women. The survey included women from as young as 10 year-old adolescents.
Jo’burg increases ARV clinics
The City of Johannesburg boasts to have contributed to the national AIDS treatment programme by placing 16 000 residents on Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ARVs) since 2004 and the city officials say the number is increasing.
Shame on you
OPINION: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has been the international financial armada in the battle against the three diseases. The collapse of the next round of Global Fund grants, known as Round 11, is the most serious, catastrophic setback in the Fund's decade of existence. By Stephen Lewis.
Coping together with HIV
Bongani and Violet are both HIV-positive and they are madly in love with each other. What are the chances of a couple such as this to transmit HIV to each other?
Decriminalising sex work would tackle HIV
Decriminalising sex work would go a long way towards removing the hurdles sex workers face when trying to get health services, especially for HIV.
Barriers to condom use
Are sexually active South Africans heeding the call to use condoms correctly and consistently to protect themselves from HIV and other dangers?
Let’s make war and save lives
EDITORIAL: Two years ago in Cape Town, Dr Reuben Granich of the World Health Organisation presented a scenario at a high-level AIDS science meeting. It was viewed as controversial at the time, but for the first time we could truly dream of ending the devastation of HIV.
No dignity in health for sex workers
Moriscia Cloete (37) bucks the trend. Many sex workers share stories of broken, unhappy, abusive homes and childhoods, but the tall woman with the easy smile recalls growing up 'with a good family' and receiving a solid education.
Seeking healthcare complex for transgenders
'I am a woman trapped in a man's body. People ask me whether I am a woman and I answer, no. I have no feelings to women, I prefer relationships with men.'