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.
We feature four HIV positive women in their 40s who fit the profile of a typical M&G reader.
Bhekisisa director Mia Malan speaks on The Science Inside show about ARV shortages on Voice of Wits radio station.
A report says the national budget has failed to provide adequately for vulnerable citizens as the economic crisis deepends.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with SA institutions to develop new medicines and vaccines for HIV, TB and malaria.
Between 2004 and 2012, the number of new HIV infections have decreased from an estimated 540 000 to 370 000, shows a UNAids report.
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.
No image available
/ 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.
No image available
/ 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.
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.
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.
No image available
/ 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.
No image available
/ 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