New report highlights urgent need to address HIV stigma and discrimination
Stigma in the healthcare setting continues to be an issue, with people being advised not to have sex because of their HIV status.
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Delayed health assessments leave people with disabilities waiting for grant payoutsÂ
Disability grants are reassessed annually, meaning that every twelve months a beneficiary must undergo a medical review to remain eligible.
U.S funding cuts exposed cracks in health systemsÂ
These funding cuts were not merely budgetary; they reflected an ideological agenda.
In EC, people with disabilities struggle to access transport
Local authorities need to be proactive in ensuring service delivery for those with disabilities.
Youth unemployment fuels growing mental health crisis in Mahikeng
Unemployment doesn’t just affect income; it disrupts identity, purpose, and emotional well-being
World AIDS Day belongs to us, not washington
World AIDS Day was built from the grief of communities, and the organising of activists.
HIV stigma remains an obstacle for men
Motloung’s diagnosis came as a shock, but he disclosed his HIV positive status almost immediately.
HIV in South Africa: lessons from the past, challenges for the future
South Africa's fight against HIV is marked by significant progress but also deep scars. The rollout of ART saved millions, yet it followed years of delayed action.
Burst drainpipe leaves Durban’s Victoria Street flooding with sewage
Durban’s drainage system is a serious problem, and poses a health risk to people’s health.
No end in sight for Mpumalanga man’s 14-year battle with rare tumourÂ
SAMA recommends that Monareng go back to his treating facility to get clarity on his diagnosis, treatment plan and the reasons for the referrals made.
Durban journalist and sick toddler face off with group demanding proof of citizenship at Addington HospitalÂ
Despite pleading with them, they would not allow us through. No hospital security or staff intervened. We were embarrassed and scared.
Many rape survivors won’t see justice due to gaps in the system
Rape survivors are often subjected to hostile cross-examinations and long delays that make seeking justice feel like punishment.
GBVF Declared A National Disaster Ahead of G20 Women’s Shutdown
This breakthrough follows an 18-month campaign led by Women for Change.
China injects R60m into South Africa’s HIV prevention efforts
China has announced a US$3.49 million (R60 million) partnership with South Africa to expand HIV prevention services among adolescents and young people, as well as people who inject drugs, over the next two years. These two groups are among those…
Nearly half of South Africans experience Intimate partner violence – study
Globally 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. Researchers believe that intimate partner violence may have its roots in childhood. Â