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.

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%.

Aids-related infection the primary killer

South Africa has an estimated 5.7-million people living with HIV and Aids, more than any other country on Earth.

Taking TB treatment to the community

A study of tuberculosis treatments has revealed that taking TB control out of the clinic and into the community can make a big difference.

Mines asked to cough up as class action looms

Mine workers are seeking compensation expected to run into billions. They became ill after working on the mines, and were medically boarded.

Local success story sets example for treatment

The 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.

When public healthcare trumps private

TB and HIV-infected patients who can't pay for high-end medical insurance but can afford GP visits opt for state care, which offers better treatment.

Test case may cost mines billions

Anglo American plc has offered medical treatment to 14 former miners who have brought a test case against its South African subsidiary.

Coming clean on our dirty washing

We pay for antibacterial wipes while Third World children die because of a lack of basic sanitation.

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