Anti-gay bill must go – Lewis
A speech given by Stephen Lewis, Co-Director of AIDS-Free World delivered at the Commonwealth People's Forum on the eve of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM.
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AIDS and mortality in South Africa
On 2 November 2009, Statistics South Africa released the latest mortality data, which goes up to 2007 (Stats SA, 2009).
AIDS and mortality in South Africa
Recorded deaths have increased over 90% in a decade. Nathan Geffen takes a look at the impact of HIV in South Africa.
Ex-miners sue for contracting fatal disease
Twenty-four ex-miners are seeking compensation from Anglo-American after contracting silicosis, an incurable and fatal lung disease.
Let’s stick with mammograms
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has revised the breast screening guidelines, recommending mammograms for women 50 to 74, every other year. It says women and their doctors should discuss the benefits and risks of mammograms beginning at age 40, but that is no longer recommended.
The ‘shameless’ Rian Malan
AIDS activist Nathan Geffen takes on Rian Malan over his claim that there has been 'no massive AIDS- related death surge'.
Death stats ‘implausible’
The Health Department's claim of a massive jump in deaths in 2008 is unlikely, according to experts.
Why a pap smear is important
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in South Africa. Many women are unaware that a simple screening test can detect cervical abnormalities early, which could save a life.
Dying in pain a reality for most Africans
DAR ES SALAAM - People living with cancer are dying on the African continent in terrible pain as they present too late with advanced cancers that are mostly incurable by the time they reach a health worker and if they do reach help most of them find that effective pain medication not available.
Health Minister promises responsible action on AIDS
In a frank admission of the Mbeki government's failure to address HIV/AIDS, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi this week blamed 'denialism' for the 'shocking' increase in the death rate among South Africans. Deaths rose by 182,654 in a single year, from 573,408 in 2007 to 756,062 in 2008. Read his full powerpoint presentation here.
Donors backtracking on funding AIDS treatment
Lives of AIDS patients in poor countries could be severely compromised if donors and rich nations continue reducing their funding commitments to AIDS programmes.
More tax = less smoking
DAR-ES-SALAAM - Taxation is the most powerful weapon governments have at their disposal to control tobacco consumption and ultimately decrease deaths, Dr Yussuf Saloojee of the National Council Against Smoking told the African Organisation for Research & Training in Cancer (AORTIC) conference.
The cost of Tik addiction
Drug use in general can be a costly habit. Richard, who recently discovered the highly addictive drug known in the Western Cape as 'tik', has learnt this the hard way.
Lack of political will threatens AIDS funding Living with AIDS # 412
Universal access to antiretrovirals in poor countries is under threat as donors reduce funding for AIDS programmes, warns Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).
Secondhand smoke remains a challenge despite laws
DAR-ES-SALAAM ' While several African countries are making progress in implementing smokefree laws, nearly 90 percent of people on the continent remain without meaningful protection from secondhand smoke.