Its purpose is to prevent people who don’t have HIV from contracting the virus. It is not yet known if it will work.
Deputy President David Mabuza praised the Eshowe community for exceeding the 90-90-90 target set by the UN and urged others to follow their example.
It’s obvious that men’s practices and behaviour are central to women’s vulnerability to HIV, writes Andrew Gibbs.
While the prevalence rate may be of concern, people living with HIV/AIDS still have a second chance at a long and healthy life.
The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) chairperson, Deputy President David Mabuza, on Tuesday officiated at the launch of the UNAIDS Global Report, which contains the latest data on the HIV epidemic.
In order to address the shortage of ARV drugs, the department has been redistributing stock from clinics around the country and begun dispensing a lower quality version.
This powerful message can help end the HIV pandemic by preventing HIV transmission.
HIV/AIDS has not been brought under control and new infections continue to drive the epidemic.
A major milestone in finding a cure for HIV.
Cold Case Hammarskjöld premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, and it’s packed with shocking revelations about the spread of AIDS.
People living with HIV are not synonymous with sexual violence, as this case and the legal criminalization of non-disclosure suggests.
World Aids is on 1 December. HIV testing remains the crucial entry point for all HIV services, including both prevention and treatment.
Our South African news today round-up takes a look at the weather, traffic, rand value and what happened with the Kempton Park train crash.
The South African doctors have achieved the world’s first ever HIV positive-to-HIV negative liver transplant.
“It was like I was dirty … I had no choice but to leave home”
The CAA has come out to clarify its protocols after a text from an alleged Mango HR staff member stated that a black employee could not return to work due to a HIV diagnosis
Overall, new cases of HIV infection are on the gradual decline, yet health professionals are worried that an unsteady healthcare system may undo all the hard work put in by ARV campaigners.
HIV testing in South Africa is doing everything it can to reduce stigma. With some not wanting to publically queue to get tested, could this be the answer?
A Cape Town based youth organisation has started an initiative raising awareness about the impact of health issues on young people’s lives.
Just where is the battle against AIDS being lost?
The duo have been instrumental in advancements made in the fight against HIV/AIDS.