Critical illnesses like cancer and AIDS are difficult to discuss, because most of us know at least one or more friend, acquaintance or family member who have been touched by the impact of these life-altering diseases. As such, let’s start with the good news - deaths related to HIV/AIDS have officially declined due to improved HIV therapies, so there is cause for optimism on the whole. However, it has also come to light that individuals with HIV or AIDS remain at elevated risk for cancer and … [Read more...] about Cancer & AIDS: The Casual Link and How To Reduce Your Risk
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Get Treatment Defaulters to Return
The Eastern Cape Aids Council Acting Chairperson, Dr Phumza Dyantyi, accompanied by the Eastern Cape MEC of Public Health, Helen Sauls-August and the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, took to the streets of Uitenhage to officially launch HIV/AIDs Treatment and Testing Campaign today, Wednesday 7 November 2018). The event started in the early morning hours in Uitenhage City Hall as part of a build-up to the annual commemoration of World Aids Day (WAD) on 1 … [Read more...] about Get Treatment Defaulters to Return
Mthatha news: Watch: World Aids Day marked in SA
Watch: World Aids Day marked in SA: MTHATHA - South Africa joins the world in marking World Aids Day on Friday, 1 December. The country's main commemorative event is set to take place in the Eastern Cape with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and the premiere of the Eastern Cape Premier ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Ubuntu hope they can build on demolition of Mthatha Bucks: Ubuntu Cape Town FC’s first win in the National First Division last weekend was a tad over three months in the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Watch: World Aids Day marked in SA
PE’s suburb with the highest rate of HIV infections
Today saw the fight against the scourge of HIV and Aids in our city take a giant step forward when the Nelson Mandela Bay Counseling and Testing Campaign was launched at the Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre in Motherwell. The launch was specifically located in Motherwell, based on the fact that it has the highest prevalence of pregnancy terminations, teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual violence in Nelson Mandela Bay, according to the HIV and Aids Office Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about PE’s suburb with the highest rate of HIV infections
HIV babies: The impact of the HIV and AIDS stigma
HIV babies: The impact of the HIV and AIDS stigma: Today, there is medication that prevents pregnant HIV-positive women from passing the virus onto their babies. So why are children still being born with the virus? Dr Rosemary Chimbala-Kalenga, Director of NMMU’s HIV and Aids Research Unit, says the main reason is the stigma still associated with the disease. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about HIV babies: The impact of the HIV and AIDS stigma
First Things First – Get Tested
Improved access and uptake of antiretroviral (ARV) medication in South Africa has enabled healthier living among HIV positive people, resulting in the gradual decline of AIDS-related deaths in recent years. Regular testing and the subsequent early detection, diagnosis and treatment are among the interventions attributed to this. However, women aged 15 – 24 are still nearly twice as likely to be infected by HIV compared to any other age and gender grouping. Many students fall under this age … [Read more...] about First Things First – Get Tested
The National Department of Health, National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and Right to Care invite you for a Media Briefing of South Africa’s Viral Load/ Cd4 Monitoring Dashboard for Better National HIV / Aids Planning
The National Department of Health, National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and Right to Care invite you for a Media Briefing of South Africa’s Viral Load/ Cd4 Monitoring Dashboard for Better National HIV / Aids Planning: The most significant measure of the success of South Africa’s HIV/ Aids programme can be measured using viral load and CD4 counts. Until now it has not been possible to track these national results effectively. Right to Care in … [Read more...] about The National Department of Health, National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and Right to Care invite you for a Media Briefing of South Africa’s Viral Load/ Cd4 Monitoring Dashboard for Better National HIV / Aids Planning
Elton John AIDS Foundation and PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients
Elton John AIDS Foundation and PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients: The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are today announcing the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. The inaugural recipients are the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (The Alliance) and the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF). These partners will administer small grants and provide key technical expertise addressing stigma and discrimination through … [Read more...] about Elton John AIDS Foundation and PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients
Bot for Messenger Launched at the International Aids Conference 2016
Bot for Messenger Launched at the International Aids Conference 2016: Through the advent of Messenger and bots, messaging platforms have rapidly increased their impact in reaching users with life-changing content. Leading this technological evolution in low and middle income countries, the Praekelt Foundation (www.PraekeltFoundation.org) will launch a new chatbot for Messenger integrated into the South African Nation Department of Health’s MomConnect,at the 21st International AIDS … [Read more...] about Bot for Messenger Launched at the International Aids Conference 2016
PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
This Wolfson Stadium image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011 Image by GovernmentZA President Jacob Zuma addressed the national event to mark the 23rd commemoration of World Aids Day at the Wolfson stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Kgalema Motlanthe, Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet, cabinet … [Read more...] about PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
This Wolfson Stadium image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011 Image by GovernmentZA President Jacob Zuma addressed the national event to mark the 23rd commemoration of World Aids Day at the Wolfson stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Kgalema Motlanthe, Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet, cabinet … [Read more...] about PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
This Wolfson Stadium image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011 Image by GovernmentZA President Jacob Zuma addressed the national event to mark the 23rd commemoration of World Aids Day at the Wolfson stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Kgalema Motlanthe, Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet, cabinet … [Read more...] about PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
Know Your Status
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to continue to test for HIV in order to achieve an Aids-free generation. South Africa will on 1 December join the rest of the world in marking World Aids Day. "We need to spread the word about prevention and encouraging all sexually-active South Africans to use condoms. We need to encourage people to test for HIV and TB. "We need to ensure that all those who need treatment receive treatment and that they remain on treatment," … [Read more...] about Know Your Status
PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
This Wolfson Stadium image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011 Image by GovernmentZA President Jacob Zuma addressed the national event to mark the 23rd commemoration of World Aids Day at the Wolfson stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Kgalema Motlanthe, Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet, cabinet … [Read more...] about PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
This Wolfson Stadium image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011 Image by GovernmentZA President Jacob Zuma addressed the national event to mark the 23rd commemoration of World Aids Day at the Wolfson stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Kgalema Motlanthe, Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet, cabinet … [Read more...] about PE Image – World Aids Day commemoration, 1 Dec 2011
