Science of the future?
HIV is one of the most closely studied viruses in history and yet it continues to outwit scientists in their efforts to find a cure or prevent the onset of AIDS.
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Following the (AIDS) money
HIV/AIDS budgets for national and provincial government at a glance.
Basic AIDS stats for SA
At least 4.6 million South Africans are estimated to be living with HIV and by mid-2002 it is believed that 688 000 people had died of AIDS-related illnesses in South Africa.
Spotlight on women & children
World AIDS Day 2004 highlights the vulnerability of women and children to HIV. The theme resonates strongly with South Africans as we observe the annual 16 Days of Activism on Violence Against Women and Children. In this final instalment of our Living with AIDS feature for this year, we look at why it'€™s important to focus on these groups.
Considering routine HIV testing in SA
Living with AIDS #199
The United States has been doing it since the 1980s. Botswana introduced the policy early this year and Zambia is plotting the introduction of the practice. But what is South Africa thinking about routine testing versus Voluntary Counselling and Testing for HIV?
Living with AIDS #199
Community Pharmacies Take Strain
Still catching their breath after the introduction of tough dispensing rules, community pharmacies in small towns have been dealt a further blow as the health department issues thousands of dispensing licences to health practitioners.
Following the ‘€˜worst case scenario’€™
Ahead of world AIDS Day, Kerry Cullinan looks at the past decade of conflict to a future with stem cell research.
Grandmothers give hope
A group of grandmothers in Khayelitsha, supported by St Luke'€™s Hospice, is taking the initiative to care for their children and grandchildren who are sick with HIV/AIDS. Thandeka Teyise asked the group'€™s co-ordinator Nomakula Mrubuta about the challenges they face.
Botswana opts for routine HIV tests
Living with AIDS # 198
As the world welcomes universal AIDS treatment, the policy of '€˜routine testing'€™ for HIV is becoming more widespread and is likely to replace the current system which requires patients to volunteer themselves for a test. Here in southern Africa, Botswana has already implemented the policy.
Living with AIDS # 198
Making the most of life
When life is limited, the quality of life comes into sharp focus. Hospice and palliative care centres in South Africa bring a wealth of experience to enrich life, as well as to help patients die with dignity.
The power of words
Four years ago Tracy Niekerk discovered she was HIV positive after her husband applied for a life insurance policy. Much has changed since then. Tracy is one of three South Africans sharing their experiences of living with HIV through the Red Ribbon Diary Project.
Testing times
Living with AIDS #197
Traditionally, the global A,B,C strategy for HIV prevention has been accompanied by a plea for people to attend voluntary counselling and testing services so that they can know their status. Now, as treatment for AIDS becomes more widely available, the policy seems to be shifting to what is known as "routine testing" for HIV.
Living with AIDS #197
Nokwanda’€™s Journey (4)
The conclusion of our four-part series tracking the last four years of the 27-year-old HIV positive mother'€™s life. In this instalment, writer Susan Winters, spends time with Nokwanda'€™s family after her death.
Western Cape starts spending AIDS money
The Western Cape celebrated the arrival of the first portion of the R430-m from the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria. Health-e was there when the champagne corks popped.
Falling through the bureaucratic cracks
Abandoned and orphaned children are languishing in South African institutions while bureaucrats take up to two years to decide whether they can be adopted.