Activists demand change for NSP targets to be met in FS
Free State health activists will march in Bloemfontein today calling the provincial government reach the National Strategic Plan targets.
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The search for an ARV microbicide
'Antiretroviral microbicides for prevention ' such promise needs urgent research. How can I stand idly by and not take up this challenge?' asks Professor Salim 'Slim' Abdool Karim. He is heading a trial that is testing the effectiveness of a tenofovir-based microbicide. Lungi Langa spoke to Karim at the recent Microbicide conference in Pittsburgh.
Making a case for treatment as prevention
The idea of using antiretroviral treatment as a potential prevention intervention is being hailed as an exciting idea although implementation could be a hurdle. Data strongly suggests that people on successful antiretrovirals do not transmit the virus sexually or any other way. The Lancet has released information revealing that ART reduces HIV transmission risk by 92% in heterosexual couples.
Why children died still unclear
The Department of Health has apologized for the deaths last week of six babies at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and 10 at Natalspruit Hospital on the East Rand. The Department says it's investigating several factors to determine the cause of deaths.
Anal sex a major driver in HIV epidemic
Pittsburgh ' Anal sex is viewed as something that only takes place among men who have sex with men (MSM) denying the fact that this form of sexual intercourse was a major driver in the HIV epidemic among heterosexual couples, researchers told the Microbicides 2010 conference this week.
Using ARVs for prevention
Pittsburgh, USA ' Using antiretrovirals in microbicides as an effective HIV prevention method specifically aimed at women is in the spotlight at the Microbicides 2010 conference currently underway in the United States.
We are soft targets, say hospital workers
Health workers in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg have hit back at officials for implying that they are to blame for the deaths of six premature babies this week.
Optimal time for initiation of ART
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been shown to be effective in slowing down the progression of AIDS and in reducing HIV-related illnesses and death.
Festive HIV testing launch
There was a festive atmosphere at Edendale Hospital on Friday as hundreds of people attended the launch of the province's HIV counselling and testing (HCT) campaign, headed by Premier Zweli Mkhize.
Backing for SA’ s huge HIV testing campaign
Local advocacy groups and international partners in South Africa's response to HIV and AIDS welcomed the launch of the country's programme to have 15 million citizens tested for HIV over the next year.
Expansion of HIV Testing & Treatment
The latest newsletter from the health department on the Expansion of HIV Testing and Treatment gives details on the launch which will now take place on April 25.
Efforts to protect children from polio & current measles outbreak in the country
The Department of Health is currently conducting a national immunization campaign to protect all children living in South Africa from polio and measles.
Statement from Jacob Zuma on undertaking an HIV test
President Jacob Zuma has announced the postponement of a massive HIV testing campaign that was set to start on 15 April as it collided with scheduled working visits to Brazil and the US. He said new dates for the campaign would be announced soon.
HIV testing campaign postponed
The official launch of the national HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign has been postponed, the Presidency has announced.
Department ready to implement new HIV/Aids treatment plan
Gauteng clinics and hospitals are ready to start implementing new HIV and AIDS treatment guidelines on Thursday April 1.