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Dapivirine vaginal ring: SA rollout put on ice for now

Dapivirine vaginal ring: increasing SA’s HIV arsenal

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The dapivirine vaginal ring will soon be available to women and young girls at limited pilot sites from June. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved its use by women ages 18 and older to reduce their…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 13, 2023

New HIV variant: South Africans don't need to panic

New HIV variant: ‘South Africa ready to respond’

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A local HIV expert has urged South Africans to remain calm following the recent discovery of a new highly transmissible and dangerous HIV variant. The exceptionally virulent strain, known as the ‘VB variant’, was identified by a group of Oxford…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 7, 2022

The fight against COVID-9 has taken resources from other diseases like TB

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The fight against COVID-19 has seen massive resources being shifted from other diseases, including for tuberculosis (TB), resulting in the scaling down health programmes.

Max Matavire
March 25, 2021

Sex workers continue to face threat of rape and abuse from police

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Sex workers continue to demand decriminilisation, saying outdated laws contribute to their abuse at the hands of police, and discrimination in society.

Nthusang Lefafa
October 6, 2020

Newsletter: South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) March 2014

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The 16-page newsletter highlights policy moves aimed at addressing HIV among sex workers, the selection of a new Global Fund principle recipient and reflects on the death of soap actress Lesego Motsepe, who was reportedly no longer on HIV treatment at the time of her death.

healthe
February 27, 2014

World AIDS Day 2010 = HIV Prevention

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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.

khopotsobodibe
November 30, 2010

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