HIV positive and extremely able
Nicole Johnston meets an inspiring campaigner at the Oxfam-supported Global Citizen's Summit on HIV/AIDS.
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Unveiling one of the many faces of the mysterious Autism
Mental conditions and illnesses manifest themselves in different and complicated ways. One of them is the mysterious Autism, a developmental disorder that strikes from a young age.
HIV, the silent partner in emergencies
NAIROBI: (PlusNews) - Food aid and plastic sheeting are the hallmarks of every disaster, but not always condoms and antiretrovirals, even though humanitarian agencies recognize the link between emergencies and the increased risk of HIV and AIDS.
1,001 things you can do with condoms
CHIMOIO, 10 June 2009 (PlusNews) - Carlito, just nine years old, is sitting at the edge of a sandy field in Chimoio, in the central province of Manica, Mozambique, where he and his friends play soccer, putting the finishing touches to an unusual ball to play the beautiful game.
Call for leaders to continue funding the fight against HIV & TB
CAPE TOWN ' African health and human rights activists have called on leaders attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on Africa to 'not use the same pie and split it between more people', but to make the pie bigger.
‘Africa’s hidden epidemic’ increasing at alarming rate
CAPE TOWN - Diabetes, respiratory diseases, some cancers and cardiovascular disease, the cause of over 50% of the disease burden in the world, can be decreased substantially by focusing on nutrition, encouraging physical activity and curbing smoking, Dr Craig Nossel of Discovery Health told a debate at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa.
HIV drops among teens
While South Africa's HIV prevalence rate remains stable at 11 percent, there have been significant reductions in HIV among children and young people.
A mirror for many youths Living with AIDS # 392
Young people are the most vulnerable to HIV infection. Musician, Tender Mavundla, who is due to release her first CD, is trying to warn youth not to do what she once did.
Governments need graphic warnings on tobacco packets – WHO
The World Health Organisation has called for governments to require all tobacco packets to have pictures showing the dangers of tobacco use.
Swazi MP blames the devil for suggesting ‘branding’ people with HIV
Swazi Member of Parliament and gospel singer, Pastor Timothy Myeni, has blamed the devil for suggesting at an MPs' workshop, that there should be a law making it 'compulsory to test for HIV' and that people testing positive should be 'branded on the buttocks'.
Decriminalizing sex work only half the battle
JOHANNESBURG: (IRIN) - Proposals to decriminalize sex work in South Africa have been moved back to the front burner after the newly installed premier of the country's richest province, Gauteng, remarked that the issue should be addressed "objectively and with an open mind". A review of the current legislation is underway.
Men still having unprotected sex in spite of HIV
The sexual dissatisfaction of married men has led to some of them having extra marital affairs. This kind of practice is known to be a major contributor in the rising number of HIV infections.
Sexual dissatisfaction leading married men to infidelity
Research suggests that the practice of people having more than one sexual partner is a major driver in spreading the HIV epidemic. We spoke to one man who is constantly seeking satisfaction from outside his marriage.
Activists mobilise against Manto
Health activists are mobilizing against the appointment of former health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang as mentor and African Union Goodwill Ambassador on maternal, infant and child health.
New Health Minister admits doctors are underpaid ahead of national march
Introducing himself to the media last week, new Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, acknowledged that public sector health professionals, including doctors, are under-paid.