HIV positive children at risk of diabetes or stunting
HIV contributes to an increased prevalence and severity of under-nutrition and micronutrient deficiency in children, according to the South African Health Review (SAHR).
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The tortoise and the hare
HIV specialist Dr Graeme Meintjes is known for long hospital ward rounds that can take several hours, while his colleague, Dr Kevin Rebe, is found racing along the corridors of GF Jooste Hospital's antiretroviral clinic.
Media campaigns show benefits
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Media-based HIV communication programmes have some influence on people's attitudes to HIV, according to recent research. The spin-offs include improved prevention behaviour, a better understanding of those living with HIV and AIDS and increased community involvement in HIV issues. But much still needs to be done.
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Controversial prof resigns over HIV remedy
Controversial University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Girish Kotwal has resigned following an investigation into his ties with an untested 'anti-HIV' remedy.
TAC may call off anti-Manto campaign – if govt shows leadership on AIDS
The Treatment Action Campaign may suspend its call for the resignation of Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang provided that government 'shows the leadership on HIV/AIDS that we have been asking for, for the past five years'.
HIV in a mining town Living with AIDS 279
In the heart of North West mining territory, the 352-bed Rustenburg Hospital is almost full to capacity, admitting over 2 000 patients and treating over 8 000 out-patients per month. TB and pneumonia, both closely associated with HIV, are seen everyday. Staff is grappling to deal with the patient-load.
Broadcasters to make HIV/AIDS priority Living with AIDS #278
The rising HIV infection rate in Africa calls for broadcasters on the continent to make more airtime and other resources available to increase awareness and encourage behaviour change. At a recent meeting the broadcasters ' under an initiative called the African Broadcast Media Partnership Against HIV/AIDS - decided to do so by promoting a message of hope.
Straining the resources
Rising HIV cases in South Africa are placing a huge strain on the country's public health facilities. Natalspruit Hospital, in Gauteng's East Rand, is buckling under pressure.
XDR TB ‘ a sign of failure
The emergence of the super drug resistant strain of tuberculosis, XDR-TB, in KwaZulu-Natal is not an unexpected occurrence. It's a product of a TB programme that does not effectively address the TB problem, say experts.
Prevention back on spotlight
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The greatest threat to any country's AIDS treatment programme is the failure to effectively prevent new infections. With that realisation, a vigorous campaign to research new HIV prevention mechanisms is gaining momentum.
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Joburg clinic biggest ARV site in Africa
In the space of two short years, a Johannesburg HIV/AIDS clinic has become the biggest antiretroviral treatment site in Africa and one of the biggest in the world.
Time for government to start saving lives
Matters can only improve on the public relations front when it comes to Government's AIDS campaign following its disastrous showing at the International AIDS Conference in Toronto.
Doctors urge minister to stop breaking the law
The Health Minister's continued misrepresentation of the facts on the role of nutrition in the management of AIDS is regrettable and against the law, says Dr Kgosi Letlape, South African Medical Association (SAMA) chairperson.
More Westville prisoners may die while waiting court decision
At least four of the Westville prisoners with AIDS who have applied to court for the right to antiretroviral treatment may die before their legal battle is settled. (Update in newsbriefs)
New focus on HIV prevention
TORONTO ' Billionaire AIDS philanthropist Bill Gates set the tone at the opening of the 16th International AIDS conference last Sunday when he stated 'we have to do a much better job on prevention'.