HIV prevention

Making the dwindling AIDS dollars go further

Health

As HIV donor funding dwindles, the world is looking for ways to make less money go further – and one of the best investments is using ARVs to prevent new infections in people most at risk.

Amy Green
July 18, 2016

Children benefit from ‘power of prevention’ – but not adults

News

HIV infection rates amongst children in eastern and southern Africa are steadily declining.

Amy Green
July 13, 2016

Love, stigma and HIV

Health, Our Health

A stroke prompted 41-year-old Andrew Matekane to test for HIV and like many, dealing with his new diagnosis was not easy for him or his partner.

cynthiamaseko
November 4, 2015

Country urged to pursue self HIV testing

Health

The country should move to promote self HIV testing, according to South African National AIDS Council HCT Advisor Rev Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu who spoke at a recent meeting of the Mpumalanga Provincial AIDS Council.

cynthiamaseko
October 2, 2015
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Violence is common in Western Cape teen relationships

Health

An ambitious school programme has been able to cut violence in teen relationships by 11% but is unable to realise full potential as WCED won't allow it during school time

kerrycullinan
June 12, 2015

Exciting new HIV prevention products in pipeline

Health

Vaginal rings filled with antiretrovirals (ARVs), ARV injections and partially effective vaccines are some of the HIV prevention weapons under development.