'It was not the worst kind of rape': HIV+ Eastern Cape rapist appeals life sentence: The father of four, described in court documents as a “churchgoer”, appealed a life sentence he received for rape and housebreaking in the high court in Grahamstown this month. But a full bench of the ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Nonprofit Inkululeko Connects Syracuse University Community and South Africa; Staff Member to Speak on Campus Feb. 28: Walking into Luzuko Methodist Preschool, a preschool … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: ‘It was not the worst kind of rape’: HIV+ Eastern Cape rapist appeals life sentence
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Cancer & AIDS: The Casual Link and How To Reduce Your Risk
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
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
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
Metro Wards with highest HIV Status
The recently launched Operation Masinyange will focus on fighting the stigma associated with HIV and Aids. It will also create awareness about the importance of voluntary testing and counselling. It will also create ward based community dialogues on the HIV, Aids and TB. In these dialogues communities will openly discuss and share information in relation to HIV and Aids. At the launch it was revealed that Ward 5 (Port Elizabeth Central), Ward 58 (Motherwell), Ward 4 (Walmer) are the leading … [Read more...] about Metro Wards with highest HIV Status
First Things First
The national launch of the fourth annual First Things First HIV Counselling and Testing campaign will take place on the South Campus of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) this Friday 7 March from 10h45. First Things First is a higher education and training sector mobilisation campaign targeting 23 higher education institutions and some 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVETs). Among them are 12 institutions which are based in the Eastern Cape, which … [Read more...] about First Things First
New Category for Unique Local Health and Wellness Awards
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber/SABCOHA Health and Wellness Awards 2012 has introduced a new category for the Metro's Wellness Champion. "The Wellness Champion Award will recognize the efforts of an individual who is driving health and wellness in their organization thus contributing to health and wellness in the Metro," says Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. Companies, NGO's and schools in Nelson Mandela Bay are encouraged to enter the fourth annual … [Read more...] about New Category for Unique Local Health and Wellness Awards
Doctor Bonakele Qabaka receives top award for Excellence in Health and Safety Leadership
Struandale, Port Elizabeth based Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa's (FMCSA) Engine Plant was recently recognised in the Ford Motor Company's President Awards, for its progress in the field of Health and Safety. Doctor Bonakele Qabaka received an award for Excellence in Health and Safety Leadership in the company's global awards. Dr. Qabaka joined FMCSA's Struandale Engine Plant nearly two years ago and has since actively supported the implementation of the new Safety Operating system. In … [Read more...] about Doctor Bonakele Qabaka receives top award for Excellence in Health and Safety Leadership
Aiming for Zero Percent HIV/AIDS in Africa
Port Elizabeth - More than 14 million South Africans took part in HIV counselling and testing campaign over the past year – that is the size of the urban populations of Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Soweto and Port Elizabeth combined. 'It is this kind of collective action and the decisive political leadership that can reverse the upward trend if HIV infection,' said Dr Olive Shisana, CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council and co-chair of the Global HIV Prevention Working … [Read more...] about Aiming for Zero Percent HIV/AIDS in Africa
Higher Education Sector Strategise Over National HIV/AIDS plan
Port Elizabeth - Days before the official launch of South Africa's National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB (NSP 2012-2016), the 23 institutions of public higher education and other stakeholders are meeting to strategise on how best to strengthen their role in support of the goals of the NSP. The higher education sector's response to HIV and AIDS is coordinated through the Higher Education HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS), a programme of the Department of Higher Education and Training in … [Read more...] about Higher Education Sector Strategise Over National HIV/AIDS plan
HIV Gel Reduces Infection by 39%
After encouraging results on a vaginal gel containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir, which reduces HIV infection and risk of contracting genital herpes, a follow-up study to test the safety of the gel has been launched. Editors Notes: It now looks like women who bed condom averse men (so called members of the human race - sies, ga, ptooie!) will now at least have a better than zero chance of contracting HIV or herpes. The Phase III trial, to be known as FACTS 001, will be conducted by … [Read more...] about HIV Gel Reduces Infection by 39%
Inspi(RED) Corporate 7 v 7 Fundraising Soccer Tournament
Grassroot Soccer is an international NGO that uses soccer as a tool to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Take part in our Inspi(RED) tournament to play soccer and fight for an AIDS free generation! Event Details: When: 16 June 2011-Youth Day Time: 9:30-16:00 Where: Victoria Park Sports Grounds Entry Fee: R1000 (register by June 3) Prizes: Ipod, headsets, Nike gear, soccer balls, t-shirts! All money raised will go directly toward … [Read more...] about Inspi(RED) Corporate 7 v 7 Fundraising Soccer Tournament
In Excess of Seven Million Tested for HIV
Pretoria - Over seven million people have tested for HIV in the past 12 months, the South African National Aids Council (Sanac) announced on Friday. The council said over nine million people have participated in the campaign, with over seven million tested for HIV, a figure they noted as "impressive", given that historically, counselling and testing rates reached only three million people annually. Sanac was presenting a progress report on the countrywide implementation of the HIV, … [Read more...] about In Excess of Seven Million Tested for HIV
Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will today officially launch a voluntary HIV testing, counselling and education campaign aimed at first year students in universities across the country. The "First Things First" campaign to be launched at the Wits Medical School, is a collaborative effort between the South African National Aids Council, Innovative Medicines of South Africa, Foundation for Professional Development, Departments of Health and Higher Education and the US President's Emergency … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
