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The global HIV response needs to get back on track

Health Webster Mavhu - 8 Dec 2020

After missing the global HIV/Aids targets, new benchmarks that put people at the centre, especially those most at risk, need to be set

Ending HIV in South Africa: Queer community by queer community

Article Geoffrey Ogwaro - 2 Dec 2019

The theme for this year’s World Aids Day stressed “communities”. We need to unpack this terminology, particularly with regards to the queer community

Successful HIV treatment create health problems by contaminating water with ARVs

Article Dr Eunice Ubomba Jaswa - 30 Nov 2018

Traces of the drugs are found in urine and faeces, but water treatment plants are not designed to remove them

If not now, later: Women’s vulnerability to HIV risk

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

Keeping girls at school could reduce their vulnerability to infection. But women’s lack of empowerment will affect this intervention's success

Turning the tide against TB: Treatment alone won’t work

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Dec 2015

The global TB rate has been falling by 1.5% per year – far slower than the 10% yearly declines needed to end TB within twenty years.

HIV treatment: Where are the men?

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Dec 2015

Our failure to adequately engage men with health services reduces the effectiveness of the many impressive, new HIV prevention breakthroughs.

Motsoaledi: “TB advocates should learn from their HIV colleagues”

Article Mia Malan - 1 Dec 2015

The health minister has stressed the importance of improving tuberculosis treatment so as to help mitigate the drastic impact of TB-HIV co-infection.

The stigma of HIV still kills

Article Mia Malan - 26 Nov 2015

December 1 is #WorldAisDay: HIV was discovered more than 30 years ago. Why do we still stigmatise HIV-infected people?

World Aids Day: Less than half of infected people know

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2014

Although 65% of South Africans reportedly have been tested for HIV at least once, annual testing figures are much lower.

Comment: HIV fight requires wisdom

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2014

The health minister and UNAids are jumping the gun by not consulting activists.

Prudence Mabele: “I have seen ARVs save lives”

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2013

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.

Villagers flock to take HIV tests

Article Mia Malan & Bhekisisa Team - 29 Nov 2013

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.

Motlanthe: ‘Journey towards Aids-free world has begun’

Article Sapa - 1 Dec 2012

Kgalema Motlanthe has lauded antiretroviral programmes and HIV counselling and testing campaigns, saying the country is "on the right path".

Stories of hope in the fight against HIV/Aids

Article Sapa Ap - 1 Dec 2012

SA has the most people living with HIV in the world, but facilities like the Themba Lethu clinic are helping those infected to cope and survive.

Italian TV ‘bans mention of condoms’ on World Aids Day

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2011

The alleged ban was the result of a request from Italy's ministry of health, says the <i>Corriere della Sera</i> newspaper.

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Latest articles on World Aids Day

The global HIV response needs to get back on track

Ending HIV in South Africa: Queer community by queer community

Successful HIV treatment create health problems by contaminating water with ARVs

If not now, later: Women’s vulnerability to HIV risk

Turning the tide against TB: Treatment alone won’t work

HIV treatment: Where are the men?

Motsoaledi: “TB advocates should learn from their HIV colleagues”

The stigma of HIV still kills

World Aids Day: Less than half of infected people know

Comment: HIV fight requires wisdom

Prudence Mabele: “I have seen ARVs save lives”

Villagers flock to take HIV tests

Motlanthe: ‘Journey towards Aids-free world has begun’

Stories of hope in the fight against HIV/Aids

Italian TV ‘bans mention of condoms’ on World Aids Day

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