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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 go a long way towards removing the hurdles sex workers face when trying to get health services, especially for HIV.
Are sexually active South Africans heeding the call to use condoms correctly and consistently to protect themselves from HIV and other dangers?
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.
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.
'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.'
Government's new five-year plan to address HIV is based on a few big, proven interventions aimed at maximum impact rather than a shopping list of small ideas.
The National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2012 - 2016, to be launched in Port Elizabeth today (1 Dec), will cost in the region of R131-billion.
South Africa continues to have high HIV infection rates among the 15 to 24 year old pregnant women and increasingly so among the 10 to 14 year olds, the latest Government antenatal survey has revealed.
A beggar on the streets of Johannesburg has something to offer to everyone. He is offering advice that people should beware of HIV.
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