THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 10:07 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 10:07 |
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'An unexpected piece of heaven'A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to dedicated individuals. Exploding seven myths about HIVHIV has been around for a long time but there are still some serious misunderstandings about it, writes Mia Malan. State drug company 'not a quick fix'A state-owned pharmaceutical company providing ARVs is not a clear remedy for cheaper and more efficient manufacturing of the life-saving medication. Africa must invest in ARV productionInternational researchers this week urged African governments and donors to dramatically increase HIV treatment programmes on the continent. ARV shortage in Swaziland a 'death sentence' for thousandsSwaziland has only two months' supplies of antiretroviral drugs, which Aids patients and activists say is a death sentence for thousands. Saved by 'township treatment'30 Years after the first cases of Aids were reported, 17 since the end of apartheid -- here’s a story about how the virus has helped bridge division. Local success story sets example for treatmentThe successes of SA's first public-sector ARV programme shows governments what can be achieved ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Aids. HIV response: Simpler is betterAbout 1.4-million South Africans with HIV/Aids are receiving ARVs -- a figure closer to the target set by the present national strategic plan. Living in the shadow of denialNational transmission rates of perinatal HIV infection are falling but the past is still with us, writes Martinique Stilwell. Circumcision can be the kindest cutCircumcision is a physical event that always has cultural significance, writes Deborah Ewing and Pieter Fourie. |
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