No date set for school HIV testing programme

Government is yet to set a date for its planned HIV testing programme in schools around the country as a number of issues still remained unresolved.

Uganda's President: put development above gay rights

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has urged international donors not to let concerns for gay rights affect the country's need for developmental aid.

Women are the vulnerable HIV link

Trials for vaginal gels and other prevention options have had dismal results, writes Gita Ramjee.

Aids fight falters as funds dry up

The great news this past year is that now scientists have tentatively offered us a way to end Aids.

Death rate among youth on the decrease in SA

The death rate in South Africa, particularly among young adults, is on the decrease, according to Statistics South Africa.

Donors turn their backs on HIV

Southern Africa has little reason to celebrate, given the massive HIV funding cuts that threaten to take the region back to where it was 10 years ago.

Breastfeeding policy battles poverty and perception

In 2006, doctors at an isolated former Transkei hospital took the decision to encourage mothers to only feed breastmilk till babies are six months.

Zuma's new Aids plan to include TB

President Jacob Zuma has presented a five-year plan to reduce new HIV and TB infections by 50%.

From the cradle to the grave in Africa

From afar, HIV/Aids can seem harmless, until someone in your family contracts the virus.

Stop dithering at death's door

The promotion, support and protection of breastfeeding is critical to turn the tide against child mortality.

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