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US grapples with neglect of HIV

US grapples with neglect of HIV

13 Jul 2012 09:57 - Sarah Boseley
Embarrassingly, Washington's infection rate tops that of some African countries, writes Sarah Boseley.
SA pulls the plug on blacklisted HIV testing kits

SA pulls the plug on blacklisted HIV testing kits

09 Jul 2012 18:51 - Sapa
South Africa has stopped the distribution of SD Bioline HIV testing kits after reports that they were blacklisted by the World Health Organisation.
Domestic violence a driver of HIV

Domestic violence a driver of HIV

22 Jun 2012 07:04 - Kate Joyner
Health professionals must note the link between women abuse and an increased risk of infection, writes Kate Joyner
Africa turns the tide on doomsday predictions

Africa turns the tide on doomsday predictions

14 Jun 2012 17:36 - Ed Stoddard
A decade ago, doomsday forecasts asserted the Aids pandemic would sharply curtail African economic growth but two countries have forced a rethink.
Jury out on using ARV prophylaxis

Jury out on using ARV prophylaxis

15 Jun 2012 07:19 - Mia Malan
South African clinicians have outlined best practice as use of the treatment to prevent infection increases, writes Mia Malan.
HIV may have returned in 'cured' patient

HIV may have returned in 'cured' patient

13 Jun 2012 14:52 - AFP
A US man whose HIV disappeared after a blood marrow transplant may be showing hints of the disease, sparking debate over whether a cure was achieved.
Truths, lies and antiretrovirals

Truths, lies and antiretrovirals

08 Jun 2012 00:01 - Mia Malan
Although you can never stop taking antiretrovirals, rumours that these little pills will drive you mad are a bald-faced lie, writes Mia Malan.
Tik and HIV: A ticking time bomb

Tik and HIV: A ticking time bomb

24 May 2012 23:59 - Mia Malan
A study by the Centre for Health and Prevention Studies at New York University has found that the use of tik leads to dangerous sexual behaviour.
Vaccine is the best hope against Aids

Vaccine is the best hope against Aids

18 May 2012 11:47 - , , Michel Sibide,
Despite the advances in the management of HIV, an effective prophylactic would save billions writes Michel Sidibe, Chidi Nweneka and Margaret McGlynn

Media ethics in a time of fear and stigma

10 May 2012 06:11 - Eusebius McKaiser: COMMENT
Constitutionally, we must respect people's right to privacy, even with regard to public figures, writes Eusebius McKaiser.
Set on the path of big dreams

Set on the path of big dreams

18 Apr 2012 14:41 - Thabo Mohlala
This eminent medical academic said her teachers were committed to ensuring that she received the best education possible, despite many constraints.

TB control in mines disappoints

09 Mar 2012 00:00 - Faranaaz Parker
The mobility of miners and prevalence of HIV has rendered a large-scale drugs project ineffective.
Swazi Aids response in cash crisis

Swazi Aids response in cash crisis

27 Feb 2012 12:37 - Louise Redvers
Drug supplies are running low and a lack of funding could reverse important progress made in Swaziland's HIV/Aids crisis.
Prophylaxis: A right in name only

Prophylaxis: A right in name only

17 Feb 2012 00:00 - Stefanie Röhrs
Research reveals that rape survivors have little access to information about prophylaxis, a vital drug in minimising the chances of contracting HIV.

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