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/ 27 November 2014
The health minister and UNAids are jumping the gun by not consulting activists.
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/ 12 November 2014
South Africa was the first African country to introduce the expensive but effective pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar, into its immunisation programme.
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/ 11 November 2014
Durban’s 48.2% HIV rate among MSM is more than SA’s highest infection rate – 37.4% among pregnant women in Kwazulu-Natal.
A French team of scientists have proposed a process called "endogenisation", believed to have neutralised other viruses in humans in the past.
Pregnant women have spoken out about nurses forcing them to undergo testing without their informed consent.
Those who forget past social and other patterns of illness and stigma are doomed to repeat them.
Experts believe Ginkgo biloba, a natural product used in vitamin supplements, may be harmful if taken together with HIV medication.
DA leader Helen Zille has once again sparked controversy over her views on HIV and Aids.
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.
In this 2014 interview, former Free State health MEC Benny Malakoane says that detractors are still alive is proof of the good work under his watch.
Voluntary male circumcision has made huge strides in reducing the rate of HIV infections.
Exclusive breast-feeding, introduced in line with WHO guidelines, has proven safe for babies if the mother is on antiretroviral treatment.
Stereotyping prevents men who sleep with other men from accessing proper treatment and prevention of HIV infection.
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.
The drug previously showed it can activate hidden HIV in the cells. Now it shows it can activate the virus, making it traceable by the immune system.
While 75% of people who inject drugs live in middle-income countries, funding for Aids prevention for these people is in crisis, experts have warned.
Research suggests that taking HIV medication while CD4 counts are higher than 350 does not reduce mortality in those who are co-infected.
Seven out of 10 women and four out of 10 men in SA have significantly more body fat than what is deemed healthy, shows a groundbreaking new study.
Thandi Modise says she is concerned over reports that intimidation has stopped miners from accessing health services in the platinum belt.
The Free State health department has come under fire for a number of reasons. Bhekisisa visited the province ahead of elections to find out more.
The HPV vaccine roll-out is prompting parents to rethink how they talk to children about sex.
The nation’s healthcare system reflects the actions of the ministers responsible for it over the years.
Prisoners are being deprived of treatment, and punished for speaking up about it.
The Higher Education and Training HIV Programme has backed plans to introduce colourful and flavoured condoms to tertiary institutions.
While much has been done to end Aids in Africa, more work by governments is necessary to move forward, particularly in SA.
With over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa ranks first in HIV incidence in the world, says an HSRC survey.
Statistics South Africa says mortality figures show Capetonians have a longer life span that Tshwane residents.
Despite the stereotypes, there is a pressing need for men to play more of a role in HIV support.
Although it has been claimed that a nine-month-old baby in California was "cured" from HIV with the use of antiretrovirals, there is still no proof.
A single shot of antiretroviral drugs has protected lab monkeys from HIV for weeks, according to two US trials.