I didn’t think I’d have TB
My name is Lungi Langa. I am a 24-year-old HIV-negative health journalist. I am living with TB. It sounds odd when I say that. But it's real.
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New model for HIV data takes into account new science
Researchers are designing a new model for determining the demographic impact of HIV and AIDS in South Africa.
‘Danger pay’ for TB staff
Durban healthworkers who treat patients with drug-resistant TB should be given special incentives such as 'danger pay'.
GF Jooste leads the way in TB care
A TB Unit at one of South Africa's busiest hospitals is at the forefront of showing why this disease which is killing thousands of South Africans, is curable.
42 human cases of RVF & animal cases have spread to North West
To date Tuesday morning, 23 March 2010, the National Institute of Communicable Disease (NICD) has reported 42 laboratory confirmed human cases of Rift Valley Fever (RVF). There has been no increase since Sunday.
Healthworkers pay heavy price for TB service
TB has permanently altered the lives of a number of health workers, who are six times more likely to get drug-resistant TB than the general public.
Rift valley fever cases rise
Cases of Rift Valley Fever continue to rise with The National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD) confirming up to 39 human infections and 2 deaths.
Russia – 1 in 4 with TB develop resistance
In some areas of the world, one in four people with tuberculosis (TB) becomes ill with a resistant form of the disease that can no longer be treated with standard drug regimens, a World Health Organization (WHO) report says.
SA intensifies HIV testing Living with AIDS # 423
Within a few days, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will launch a massive campaign aimed at encouraging millions of South Africans to test for HIV. The campaign will precede the implementation of new treatment protocols for AIDS and TB on April 1.
Minister tackles nutrition
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says there is a need for a road map for food and security in order to identify the various factors associated with over and under nutrition in South African households. Download speech here.
SA launches massive HIV testing campaign
From April 15, everyone attending a clinic or hospital will be offered an HIV test, regardless of whether they have symptoms of the disease or not.
SA has a weighty problem
South Africa is sitting on a malnutrition time bomb ' which has seen people either being severely over- or underweight, top nutrition expert Professor Demetre Labadarios has warned.
Love, care and vegetables
Lush food gardens set up by an Oxfam partner have been a lifeline for communities in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, in the recent economic hardships.
Hi-tech cancer treatment centre a first
Johannesburg, A much needed cancer treatment centre that offers fully inclusive oncology services to the people of the East Rand was officially opened at the Netcare Clinton Hospital in Alberton yesterday.
Armstrong on a cancer stigma mission
Cancer activist and one of history's greatest cyclists Lance Armstrong has called on the 38 000 Argus participants to paint the race yellow on Sunday when they line up for the world's biggest organised cycle race.