War diverting money from the real issues
The cost of wars in Africa over the last 15 years could solve the HIV/AIDS crisis, prevent TB and malaria, or provide clean water, sanitation and education for the continent, an Oxfam report has found.
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Gates dangles $100-m ‘carrot’ for scientists
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has dangled a U$100-million carrot in front of scientists, especially those in Africa and Asia, who may have 'creative, unorthodox ideas' that could lead to breakthroughs against some of the greatest health challenges facing poor countries.
Mentor mums for pregnant HIV+ women
In a first for South Africa, a national PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission) hotline, manned by HIV positive women who are part of the mothers2mothers (m2m) organization, has been launched.
Marie Stopes services continue until February
Marie Stopes has been a granted an interim order allowing it to continue offering termination of pregnancy services in the Western Cape until a dispute with the Western Cape health department comes before the court in February next year.
Western Cape health department targets TOP service
The Cape High Court will today hear an urgent application by Marie Stopes clinics alleging that the actions of the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health have put women's right to access terminations of pregnancy under threat.
The plight of pregnant women in govt hospitals
Although pregnancy is a good thing to most women, delivering the baby, which most women do at public hospitals, could be the most unpleasant experience, according to allegations of ill-treatment that they endure at the hands of nurses in public sector hospitals.
Survey shows decline in HIV among pregnant women
Government has claimed first evidence of a decline in South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic after its annual survey among pregnant women showed a 'statistically significant reduction' of HIV prevalence between 2005 and 2006.
Many obstacles to healthcare for rape survivors
Rape survivors are not getting the healthcare they need.
Money as a health intervention
Living with AIDS # 290
A unique programme investigating whether access to money can reduce rural women's vulnerability to HIV, shows that with economic power comes a sense of optimism. Researchers reckon that this leads to better health decisions, reduced health risks and improved gender relations.
Living with AIDS # 290
Doing it for the babies
Mention the Peri-natal HIV Research Unit to anyone working in the scientific and medical fields of AIDS, and the names Glenda Gray and James McIntyre will pop into mind. For many women, the two are the angels that have saved their babies' lives.
Abortion here to stay
Women's rights to access abortion services are not under threat.
Brothel VCT intervention yields positive results
Densely populated, crime ridden; filthy and full of brothels is how Hillbrow is usually described. Sex workers thrive. The rate of sexually transmitted infections is high in such areas. Yet an HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing programme introduced a few years ago is showing positive results. And a number of women in this area celebrate Women's Day with vigour ' knowing that they have a clean bill of health.
Micro-financing & HIV education
Living with AIDS # 271
Social conditions such as poverty and gender inequalities play a major role in driving the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. Often, it is women who are at the mercy of such conditions. A unique pilot project in the remote villages of Limpopo and Mpumalanga is using micro-finance to intervene.
Living with AIDS # 271
HIV & pregnancy
Living with AIDS # 265
HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications than HIV-negative pregnant women. This is according to a study by Wits University's Department of Nursing Education.
Living with AIDS # 265
We must act on the lessons learned during the Zuma rape trial
In the aftermath of the Zuma trial, two prominent male gender activists reflect on the lessons they have learnt.