HIV/AIDS

16 days of unity against Gender Based Violence

Violence, in any denomination, leaves a scar on the face of humanity. We are bound by a mutual understanding that promotes peace and the...

HIV project aims to reduce new infections among young women

Women in their late teens and early 20s make up a large percentage of new HIV infections in South Africa, despite ongoing awareness programmes....

Ethiopian minister is first African to head the World Health Organization

Former Ethiopian health minister Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been chosen as the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO). CD Anderson Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus...

New Stats SA research shows we are slowly becoming healthier

For the first time since 1998, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has conducted an exhaustive study of South Africa’s demographics. The first report, covering...

Don’t forget the youth! – Prince Harry and Elton John at #Aids2016

As the 21st International Aids Conference in Durban drew to a close, Prince Harry and Elton John joined a panel discussion on HIV/Aids and...

World Aids Day: five things you need to know

Today is World Aids Day, the day on which the world commemorates the global effects of the HIV/Aids pandemic. It is also a day to mark the continuation of the fight against the stigma that surrounds the disease, as well as to educate people about prevention and treatment programmes.

Despite challenges Bhubezi changes lives

bhubezi---thumbPeople needing health care in Bushbuckridge have been able to turn to Bhubezi Healthcare Centre. The public-private partnership has treated 220 000 patients since its door opened in 2007.

David Ross Patient: “ARVs need to be taken daily”

Aids activist David Ross Patient was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1983; today he campaigns for greater awareness on how to stay healthy, and alive, on the South African government's ARV programme, which is the largest in the world.

David Ross Patient: ‘ARVs need to be taken daily’

Aids activist David Ross Patient was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1983; today he campaigns for greater awareness on how to stay healthy, and alive, on the South African government's ARV programme, which is the largest in the world.

A place to call home

Repurposed shipping containers and green building methods have provided the space to set up a caring and nurturing environment for 80 orphaned and abandoned...