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Cheap generics from India set for South Africa

Posted: ?Friday, October 24, 2003
John Battersby.24 October 2003. The Star. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.

Cheap generic versions of anti-retroviral drugs and other medicines from India may soon be on their way to South Africa.


HIV/AIDS aid - at last

Posted: ?Friday, October 24, 2003
John Battersby.24 October 2003. Daily News. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.

Four generic drug companies have promised to make drugs available at about half the current price to millions of people in African and Caribbean nations suffering with HIV/AIDS.


Medical schemes may be soon be compelled to cover anti-retroviral therapy

Posted: ?Thursday, November 06, 2003
Kerry Cullinan.05 November 2003. Health-E News Service. Republished courtesy of the Health-E News Service.

Government is likely to compel medical aid schemes to offer their members antiretroviral drugs.


First meeting of the new SA National AIDS council held

Posted: ?Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Press Release. Issued by the Presidency on behalf of Sanac.3 November 2003.

The new and reconstituted South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) met for the first time on 1 November 2003 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.


Caring together this World AIDS Day

Posted: ?Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Government AIDS Action Plan (GAAP) Press Release.29 October 2003.

The main theme for this year´s World AIDS Day (1 December 2003), is "Khomanani, Caring Together".


Budget hands over R12 billion to fight HIV/AIDS

Posted: ?Thursday, November 13, 2003
Andre Koopman and Charles Phalane.12 November 2003. Cape Argus. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.

A total of R12-billion is budgeted for a roll-out of anti-retrovirals over the next few years and the cabinet is expected to announce the details on Wednesday afternoon, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said.


Cabinet statement on comprehensive treatment plan for HIV & AIDS

Posted: ?Thursday, November 20, 2003
Cabinet Press Statement, issued by Government Communications.19 November 2003.

Cabinet today, in principle, approved the Operational Plan for Comprehensive Treatment and Care for HIV and AIDS, which it had, on 8 August this year, requested the Department of Health to prepare. Amongst other things, the Plan provides for Anti-retroviral Treatment in the public health sector, as part of the government's comprehensive strategy to combat HIV and AIDS.


TAC to back anti-retroviral plan, but monitor progress

Posted: ?Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Jo-Anne Smetherham.25 November 2003. Cape Times. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.

Zackie Achmat, the hero in the national battle for an anti-retroviral treatment plan, has thrown the weight of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) behind the government's efforts to provide anti-retroviral drugs.


South Africa has made progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS - Jacob Zuma

Posted: ?Tuesday, December 02, 2003
02 December 2003. Cape Times. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.

Much progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS since last year, Deputy President Jacob Zuma said at a World AIDS Day commemoration gathering.


KZN Minister of Education and Culture details the province's priorities in fighting HIV/AIDS

Posted: ?Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Media Release.Department of Education and Culture, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.01 December 2003.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and Culture has committed R26,6 million from a National Conditional Grant to the fight against HIV/AIDS. More than a million people have been reached at workshops and other events and more than 20 000 - educators as well as learners - have had specialised training.


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