Money for HIV is there ‘€“ if we can cut corruption
Despite substantial cuts in donor funds to the HIV/AIDS sector, South Africa has enough money to deal with the epidemic '€“ if we plug the corruption drain.
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Safe sex elusive for many women
Most women still find it difficult to negotiate safe sex with their partners. The problem is even more prevalent among women who are economically dependent on men. Some institutionalised social and cultural norms also fuel the challenge.
Midwives could save 3.6-million lives
DURBAN '€“ Ninety percent of all maternal deaths could be prevented if pregnant women were cared for by trained midwives, with specialised back-up in case of emergencies.
Nursing Council obstructing foreign nurses
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is standing in the way of foreign nurses working in South Africa, according to Saul Kornik, head of Africa Health Placements (AHP).
Good news on the PMTCT front
DURBAN - Less than 4% of babies born to HIV-positive mothers are infected at 4-8 weeks after birth, a study due to be presented this morning(THURS) at the 5th SA AIDS conference has shown.
Durban still lacks proper response to HIV
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Durban is the size of the epidemics in Lesotho and Botswana combined, according to researcher Dr Mark Colvin.
AIDS meeting kicks off on positive note
DURBAN '€“ The 5th South African AIDS conference kicked off last night with several role-players expressing relief over the establishment of a political environment more conducive to co-operation.
Mandisa Dlamini picks up Nkosi Johnson baton
DURBAN - Eleven years ago a brave and fragile figure stood on a huge stage at the World AIDS Conference in Durban and made an impassioned plea on behalf of people living with HIV.
Clinics close in major AIDS shake-up
Donor cuts and a shake-up in the HIV/AIDS sector are having a major impact on HIV/AIDS services countrywide.
SA must treat to prevent HIV
OPINION: This week over 4 000 South Africans will meet in Durban at the bi-annual national AIDS conference.
30 years of AIDS
On the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS, the epidemic is far from being under control in South Africa.
30 years of AIDS
On the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS, the epidemic is far from being under control in South Africa
Lucky to be alive after smoke-induced cancer
The dangers of smoking are well-known. Even cigarette boxes state publicly that smoking causes cancer, yet millions of South Africans continue to smoke. A former smoker talks about how smoking caused him cancer of the larynx.
South Africans not healthy – Discovery
Should South Africa'€™s already poor health profile follow in the footsteps of America, the health bill is set to skyrocket.
MSM, mental health & substance abuse Living with AIDS # 475
At a recent conference in Cape Town, it emerged that HIV infection is more likely to cause mental health and substance abuse problems among young men who have sex with men than in heterosexual men.