Activists have expressed frustration at the corruption trial of Free State MEC Benny Malakoane being postponed for the fifth time.
An Israeli male circumcision product has not been put on hold, says the South African health department.
Mothers blame themselves and their children can never give up their antiretrovirals.
Hundreds of thousands of obese South Africans stand to trim their excess kilos should a 20% tax on suger-sweetened beverages be instituted.
The Free State health department has cast doubt on the quality of a new drug shortages report.
The pressure group has accused the Free State’s health MEC of being behind the intimidation.
Experts say more focus on early treatment rather than waiting for CD4 counts will dramatically reduce viral replication and new infections.
New treatment schedules for pregnant women and other patients are set to bring South Africa in line with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.
Several initiatives are under way to stop the abuse of antibiotics.
Research suggests that taking HIV medication while CD4 counts are higher than 350 does not reduce mortality in those who are co-infected.