Tutu Truck – Get a haircut after HIV test
Some men say they avoid health checks because they’re ‘female-centric and uninviting’. The newly-launched Amajita Tutu Truck seeks to change that.
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HIV counselling and testing
No more victim blaming: Preventing HIV in young women
An estimated 2 000 new HIV infections occur in young women and girls every week in South Africa. Two high-profile programmes are aiming to address this crisis. In this joint Spotlight/Health-e News Service special investigation goes beyond the bells and whistles and asks what difference these programmes are really making. By AMY GREEN.
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Deaths rates declined due to HIV success – report
Death rates have declined, largely due to successes in HIV, but a lot more needs to be done to defeat its “terrible twin”, tuberculosis (TB).
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“Suburban” residents bar access for HIV survey
Future health policies will be based on the results of this survey, yet some residents have refused to participate.
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DIY test for HIV comes to a pharmacy near you
It’s as simple and easy as a home pregnancy test, and should be treated similarly, argues Health-e News writer Amy Green who went through the process of self-testing for HIV.
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Military ambitions crushed by HIV diagnosis
The need to do constant rigorous exercise is one reason the South African Defence Force does not employ people living with HIV, dashing the hopes of this Free State man.
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HIV: Don’t forget the elderly
Elderly people are also vulnerable to HIV and this World AIDS Day the Department of Health is urging young and old to get tested.
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HIV won’t take away my smile
Accepting a positive HIV status can be difficult: One Free State woman shares her journey.
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Guidelines: National HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Policy Guidelines 2015
Released in May 2015, the 52-page guidelines covers subjects like human rights, informed consent as well as self testing.
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World AIDS Day 2010 = HIV Prevention
This World AIDS Day, South Africans are reminded that many of us continue to acquire HIV infection on an annual basis, hence the focus is on renewing HIV prevention efforts this year.
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