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Almost half Russia prisoners are ill, many with HIV

14 Jul 2010 13:44 - Staff Reporter
Almost half of inmates in Russia's notorious prison system are ill, many infected with HIV or with tuberculosis.

HIV rates fall in worst-affected countries

14 Jul 2010 07:27 - Staff Reporter
Dramatic drop in HIV/Aids levels in 15 countries is down to prevention revolution led by 15-24-year-olds, said UNAids.

Mozambique survey shows high prevalence of HIV/Aids

06 Jul 2010 07:40 - Staff Reporter
Almost 12% of the Mozambican population is living with HIV/Aids, a government survey released on Monday said.

Protesters ask US not to cut Aids funding

17 Jun 2010 17:28 - Staff Reporter
Thousands marched to the US consulate in Johannesburg on Thursday to deliver a memorandum demanding that HIV/Aids funding not be cut.

Warning against cuts in Aids funding

16 Jun 2010 11:05 - Tarryn Harbour
Now is not the time to cut funding for HIV/Aids, say the TAC, MSF and Cosatu, among others.

Nurses as good as doctors in Aids care monitoring

16 Jun 2010 10:28 - Kate Kelland
Nurses are as good as doctors at monitoring treatment for Aids patients, and shifting this role to them could help ease a shortage of health workers.

The last best hope of Lesotho, a small country in big trouble

08 Jun 2010 09:37 - Alex Duval Smith
On the mountain of the night in the kingdom in the sky, just space -- no gimmicks -- at Southern African tourism's final frontier.

SA police bust HIV/Aids pyramid scheme

11 May 2010 13:32 - Staff Reporter
South African authorities busted a pyramid investment scheme on Tuesday involving a company offering HIV/Aids treatments.

Sexy and stigma-free

10 May 2010 12:11 - Sello Motseta
Ten beauty contestants dressed in evening gowns and traditional dresses took to the catwalk to celebrate living positively with HIV in Botswana.
Sex talk a setback for Aids

Sex talk a setback for Aids

07 May 2010 11:08 - Faranaaz Parker
Anglo Coal shows how new HIV infections can be cut by half and how a management system can revolutionise the fight against the virus.
Activists 'escorted' out of Tanzania

Activists 'escorted' out of Tanzania

06 May 2010 17:01 - Duduzile Mathebula
Aids activists attending WEF talks in Tanzania arrived in SA on Thursday afternoon after being detained and escorted to the airport by authorities.

Grandmothers' summit to put spotlight on Aids

04 May 2010 09:07 - Staff Reporter
Their collective wisdom is incalculable -- and so is the collective burden they carry when families are torn apart by Aids.
Zuma Aids-test disclosure 'buries denialism'

Zuma Aids-test disclosure 'buries denialism'

26 Apr 2010 13:12 - Staff Reporter
President Jacob Zuma has buried Aids denialism with the public disclosure of his HIV/Aids test, Numsa said on Monday.

SA rolls out national mobilisation plan to fight HIV

26 Apr 2010 07:26 - Sarah Boseley
Ambitious South African HIV testing programme launched on Sunday could change the face of Aids across the whole of Africa.

Zuma, Motlanthe to undergo public Aids test

22 Apr 2010 13:22 - Staff Reporter
Both President Jacob Zuma and his deputy, Kgalema Motlanthe, will be tested publicly for Aids at the launch of the HIV counselling campaign on Sunday.
Govt won't be 'blackmailed' over ARVs, says minister

Govt won't be 'blackmailed' over ARVs, says minister

13 Apr 2010 16:26 - Jacques Keet
The government won't tolerate what amounts to 'blackmail' in the provision of ARVs by local firms and could look further afield for cheaper suppliers.
Motsoaledi on Aids: Start taking responsibility

Motsoaledi on Aids: Start taking responsibility

29 Mar 2010 13:31 - Staff Reporter
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Monday implored leaders from all walks of life to be the first in line for a massive HIV testing programme.
Groundbreaking Aids campaign gets under way

Groundbreaking Aids campaign gets under way

25 Mar 2010 13:59 - Staff Reporter
A "revolution" in South Africa's response to HIV/Aids will unfold next month, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday.

Cabinet gives thumbs-up to new Aids plan

11 Mar 2010 11:25 - Staff Reporter
The Cabinet has approved an implementation plan to scale up the HIV/Aids prevention programme recently presented by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
Minister dismisses Aids criticism against Zuma

Minister dismisses Aids criticism against Zuma

08 Mar 2010 13:43 - Staff Reporter
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed accusations that President Zuma damaged the fight against Aids after fathering a child out of wedlock.

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