Organ donations are rare in SA: donors and the specialists needed to do transplants are few. But awareness increases as more lives are being saved.
Two HIV positive patients, believed to have been cured, have tested positive again but scientists say they are inspired to continue research.
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/ 18 December 2013
Hundreds of thousands of HIV patients could be affected by Pepfar’s shift in funding policy, according to a new report.
Mandela regretted not acting on HIV during his presidency, but he made up for it in spades.
A recent Cape Town AIDS conference showed a shift in the global mood on HIV.
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/ 9 December 2013
Researchers at a Spanish hospital say they will start trials next year of a therapeutic vaccine for patients who already have HIV.
Breast milk gives infants all the nutrients they need for strong development.
There is hope that the next generation of children in Malawi may be born HIV free.
A great challenge in finding ways to engage adolescents and young people on how to protect themselves from HIV and Aids.
Young people living with HIV have unique needs that paediatric and adult programmes are not designed to meet.
Jeffrey Moyo tells the story of a 17-year-old mother who has unprotected sex with two boyfriends.
Donors pledge $12-billion to fight diseases.
Women living with HIV can transmit the virus to their babies during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
Innovative responses to HIV and Aids allow countries to make rapid, cost-effective gains against the epidemic.
Comment by Craig McClure, the chief of HIV and Aids at Unicef.
Reports states that great progress has been made to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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/ 3 December 2013
As the world recently marked World Aids Day, Africa Check has investigated the evidence behind three claims of an Aids breakthrough "cure".
While 20-million people have been tested for HIV in South Africa, there are still shortages of medicines and mismanagement in the health sector.
From being diagnosed with HIV to falling pregnant, Patience Tshabalala’s life took a turn after volunteering at a former children’s Aids hospice.
Mabele helped lead the fight for antiretrovirals in SA. A memorial service will be held for her today. This was her last interview with Bhekisisa.
As a result of an NGO in the Eastern Cape using incentives to encourage people to check their status, HIV testing has tripled in four villages.
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/ 27 November 2013
At least in one in every five public health facilities in the country has run out of HIV and/or TB drugs in the last two months, says a report.
Finalist: Investing in Life Award — Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Finalist: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Business Award — Alexander Forbes
Winner: Drivers of Change Individual Award — Angela Larkan
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/ 25 October 2013
In times of unrest, rural communities must be able to trust and access medical facilities.
Speaking after the launch of the HIV, counselling and testing campaign, Aaron Motsoaledi has urged MPs to lead by example and get circumcised.
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/ 11 October 2013
This country must find ways to keep girls in school and educate them about HIV prevention.
HIV+ people on ARVs are now living longer lifespans. But the virus’s associated diseases could put an unbearable strain on the health system.
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/ 27 September 2013
Two young people speak out about life, and love, and the very real risk of rejection.
Female condoms have sensualised sexual health thanks to the increased tactility of new materials.
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/ 11 September 2013
Some have lauded the draft policy, saying it could make medication cheaper, but others say it is "unimpressive" and "almost contradictory".