Antiretrovirals

The quest for the (vaginal) ring

Article Roxy De Villiers & Bhekisisa Team - 19 Jul 2019

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

On the road: Go inside the farm clinics making sure workers are never far from care

Videos bogdan TagDiv - 13 Dec 2018

They're not only good for workers' health, they're good for business too.

Research: More than 50 000 teachers at public schools are living with HIV

Article Bongekile Macupe - 14 Jun 2017

The purpose of the research was to look at the health and wellbeing of public schools, with specific focus on the HIV profile of school leadership

Will South Africa reach its 90-90-90 HIV targets?

Article Yogan Pillay - 30 Nov 2016

The country has made progress with its plans to prevent, treat and monitor HIV but still has a long way to go.

Six ways ARVs can help to end Aids by 2030

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Nov 2016

Science knows more than ever about how to use HIV treatment to prevent new infections but will it be enough to end Aids?

Health financing crisis threatens developing countries, experts say

Article Magdalena Mis & Bhekisisa Team - 17 Apr 2016

Researchers predict that in 2040, low-income countries will spend just $0.03 on healthcare for every dollar that high-income countries spend.

Why Africa needs PrEP: A two-in-one pill to prevent HIV infection

Article Wanjiru Mukoma - 9 Mar 2016

Truvada, which contains two antiretrovirals, reduces the risk of HIV infection with up to 96%.

Survey uncovers shortages in critical medication

Article Mia Malan - 10 Jun 2015

A survey of stock levels of HIV drugs is in stark contrast to health department claims that "there is no shortage".

Funding crunch threatens TAC

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Nov 2014

Aids is not over, says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, but donors are pulling out of South Africa because it is a middle-income country.

Health-fad herb may reduce ARV efficacy, report warns

Article Bhekisisa Team - 2 Oct 2014

Experts believe Ginkgo biloba, a natural product used in vitamin supplements, may be harmful if taken together with HIV medication.

How true are reports of breakthrough Aids ‘cures’?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Dec 2013

As the world recently marked World Aids Day, Africa Check has investigated the evidence behind three claims of an Aids breakthrough "cure".

Sanac hopes for three-million on ARVs by 2015

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Apr 2013

The South African National Aids Council says it aims to have three million people receiving antiretroviral therapy by 2015.

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UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

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Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

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Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

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IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

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IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

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