Rural Youth Saving Lives
Tomorrow on Special Assignment, Health-e brings you the inspiring story of a builder and a taxi-driver who overcame the impossible and dedicated their lives to saving others.
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A new category of health professionals
A new cadre of health care workers aimed at strengthening the health service will join the system next year. The first batch of a new category of health professionals, known as 'clinical associates', recently graduated from Wits University, in Johannesburg.
AIDS Day celebrated
The Gauteng Health Department commemorated World AIDS Day in the Johannesburg city centre where thousands of commuters pass every day. The Department hopes that its message promoting safe sex will filter through to communities.
Cancer advocacy group urge medical aid members to review 2012 benefits now
'Sorry Mrs Nancy Soller your medical aid does not cover the treatment for your type of cancer'. This was the devastating message relayed to Nancy Soller.
AIDS funding cuts had been coming ‘long ago’ – Motsoaledi Living with AIDS # 499
While the developing world is still reeling from the blow of foreign funders' withdrawal from supporting AIDS programmes, South African Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says he is not alarmed that the donor community is now going back on its promise of support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?