Adding a therapeutic vaccine into the mix
A new therapeutic AIDS vaccine trial designed to slow progression to full-blown AIDS is underway.
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Mr AIDS, Reuben Sher, dies
The 'grandfather' of AIDS, Reuben Sher passed away on Monday morning following post surgery complications.
Witchcraft gives caregivers a hard time
In Tzaneen, in Limpopo, denial and witchcraft give caregivers a hard time, as families of AIDS patients believe that their illnesses cannot be treated using Western medicines.
Scientists appeal for science-based claims to clear HIV confusion
After a two-year study, the Academy of Science of South Africa appeals for all orthodox, traditional and alternative medicines to be subjected to the same scientific tests to prove that they can help people with HIV and TB.
Vulindlela is the ‘epicentre of hope’
The US Secretary of Health - equivalent of our minister of health - praises a dusty semi-rural area in KwaZulu-Natal for its efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
Call to revise govt’s PMTCT programme
AIDS activist group, Treatment Action Campaign, has intensified its call to the Department of Health to move from the current policy of offering only a single drug, Nevirapine, in its Prevention-of-Mother-To-Child HIV programme.
Older women ‘ new AIDS target? Living with AIDS # 316
The annual national antenatal HIV and Syphilis prevalence survey released by the Department of Health last week, shows a steady decline in new HIV infections in women under the age of 24. However, the report shows a worrying growth in HIV amongst older women aged 30 ' 39.
Victory for affordable ARVs
The High Court in Chennai, India has upheld India's Patents Act in the face of a challenge by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis.
‘I don’t sleep at night’
A mother lives with the pain of knowing that her only daughter was used as a sex worker by another woman in their community.
Working to preserve life Living with AIDS # 314
Hospice care is often associated with nursing those knocking on death's door. But the long-established view is fast being eroded, as hospices are now able to nurse patients back to life.
Contraceptive device fails to prevent HIV
The diaphragm contraceptive device does not help to prevent HIV infection, according to the results of a three-year trial published in the Lancet today (Fri 13 July 07).
SA breeds child parents
Unwanted teen pregnancy is a significant socio-economic and health challenge in South Africa. Despite this, the rate of teenagers falling pregnant continues to rise dramatically.
Clinicians concerned over public servants’ strike
The Southern African HIV Clinicians Society says the ongoing public servants' strike might negatively impact those receiving their antiretroviral treatment from public hospitals and clinics.
Public service strike could impact ART adherence Living with AIDS # 309
Physicians are concerned that as the national public service strike continues, patients receiving ARV medication in public sector health facilities could default on treatment - a situation which is life threatening for patients.
‘Unstoppable wave of child mortality’
HIV is the main driving force behind South Africa's high child death rates and unless there is a concerted effort to put child survival strategies in place the country faces an 'unstoppable wave of child mortality',' paediatricians have warned.