The world has 18 months left to reach targets that all United Nations member countries signed up to in 2021
From silent killer to centre stage,
Dr June Fabian is spotlighting kidney disease in Africa
South Africa’s next chapter in HIV treatment holds amazing promise, but unlocking it rests on having the right kind of discussions with women
The HIV prevention tablet is now available in South Africa but popping a pill every day to stay HIV-negative may not be for everyone
Activists litigated to force government to give HIV-positive people antiretrovirals. Mia Malan talks to Mark Heywood about the political consequences
Life-saving HIV drugs were allegedly diverted from Africa’s public health system to sell in Europe.
Bill Gates was at the International Aids Conference this week. He spent time with five African journalists. Here is what they wanted to know.
We know more than ever about how to prevent HIV infection, including what may someday lead to the world’s first HIV vaccine.
In theory medical aids fund ARVs, but in practice it’s a complex process, say doctors and activists.
The country has one of the highest tuberculosis burdens.
But it is rapidly gaining access to new diagnostic tools and medicine for drug-resistant TB.
Financial risk-protection mechanisms could alleviate the high food and transport costs incurred by rural people seeking to access treatment for HIV.
South Africa has become only the second country in the world to allow widespread access to groundbreaking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis medication.
Health workers steal drugs that are bought by smugglers and sold to fearful "illegal" foreigners.
Health workers steal drugs that are bought by smugglers and sold to fearful "illegal" foreigners.
A survey of stock levels of HIV drugs is in stark contrast to health department claims that "there is no shortage".
The health minister says the media portrays the department as failing to provide drugs for patients, but supply is also subject to business decisions.
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/ 24 February 2015
The search for an anti-HIV microbicide continues, after a new trial has refuted the results of a previous study that found one to be effective.
Former president Thabo Mbeki may have backtracked on his Sona comments, but SA needs more credible leaders to lead the charge, says Verashni Pillay.
Exclusive breast-feeding, introduced in line with WHO guidelines, has proven safe for babies if the mother is on antiretroviral treatment.
New treatment schedules for pregnant women and other patients are set to bring South Africa in line with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.
In a letter explaining benefits the company offers miners, Lonmin says striking Amcu members are falling behind on their antiretroviral treatments.
While much has been done to end Aids in Africa, more work by governments is necessary to move forward, particularly in SA.
A single shot of antiretroviral drugs has protected lab monkeys from HIV for weeks, according to two US trials.
Between 2004 and 2012, the number of new HIV infections have decreased from an estimated 540 000 to 370 000, shows a UNAids report.
Two HIV positive patients, believed to have been cured, have tested positive again but scientists say they are inspired to continue research.
A recent Cape Town AIDS conference showed a shift in the global mood on 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".
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.
Patients go without key drugs as the province and suppliers trade blame for antiretroviral shortages.
According to HIV prevention trial results, the daily use of pills or a vaginal gel does not appear to prevent HIV-infection in African women.
ARVs have slowed down the rate of new HIV infections and increased the life expectancy of the general population in rural KZN
Pressure’s mounting on SA’s Medicines Control Council to register the use of Truvada by the HIV-negative to lower chances of being infected with HIV.