Policy is central to the global efforts to end AIDS. Progressive policies that enshrine civil liberties can help people take steps to protect themselves from acquiring HIV, and prevent its onward transmission. In the same breath, policies that criminalise people…
The sixth South African national HIV prevalence, incidence, and behaviour survey shows the significant progress the country has made in the HIV response. Released this week, the survey shows that 90% of those above the age of 15-years who are…
With South Africa expected to begin piloting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) early next year, experts have described the proposed rollout as a potential ‘game changer’ in the fight against the virus. It is primed to provide an additional HIV…
HIV testing is a critical tool in fighting the virus in a country that has the highest rate of HIV prevalence in the world. Yet, young men are reluctant to test due to having multiple sexual partners and the fear…
