Government makes dramatic HIV/AIDS pledge
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Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2003
Liz Clarke.07 August 2003. The Star. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.
An anti-retroviral treatment programme for the millions of people infected with HIV/AIDS is "a reality" - and not a matter of if, but when.
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Global Fund money becomes available
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2003
07 August 2003. Republished courtesy of IRIN PlusNews.
South Africa's National HIV/AIDS Programme received a boost on Thursday with the signing of an agreement between the government and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, committing US $41 million to the country over two years.
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Government to decide on phased rollout of ARV's
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2003
Christelle Terblanche.08 August 2003. Cape Times. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.
The cabinet is set to adopt the report of the joint task team on enhanced anti-retroviral treatment on Friday and will most likely decide on the phased release of the drugs at pilot public healthcare facilities.
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Cape to point way for national HIV/AIDS drug plan
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2003
Jo-anne Smetherham.11 August 2003. Cape Times. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.
While the government deliberates on a national HIV/AIDS drugs scheme, the Western Cape health department is planning to extend its existing anti-retroviral (ARV) programmes to many thousands more people.
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Joint task team's summary report on providing HIV/AIDS treatment in the public health sector
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Posted: Friday, August 15, 2003
01 August 2003. Joint Health and Treasury Task Team Summary Report.
Government is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, based on the premise that HIV causes AIDS, and that there is currently no known cure for AIDS. International best practice indicates the need for a comprehensive national programme, embracing preventive strategies, good quality medical treatment and strong support. Government in particular sees the fight against HIV/AIDS as being anchored in a multi-pronged developmental intervention, in which the fight against poverty and underdevelopment are central.
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Daunting challenge for HIV/AIDS drug rollout
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Posted: Monday, August 18, 2003
12 August 2003. Republished courtesy of IRIN PlusNews.
After getting the long awaited go-ahead from cabinet to start a national antiretoviral (ARV) programme, South Africa's health department is now faced with the daunting challenge of drawing up a strategy for distributing the anti-AIDS drugs to the millions of people who need them.
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Special report on the South African HIV/AIDS treatment programme
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Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
19 August 2003. Republished courtesy of IRIN PlusNews.
The long-awaited announcement this month by the South African government that it would introduce a publicly funded national HIV/AIDS treatment plan was greeted with much celebration.
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Gauteng Health MEC pays tribute to women€™s fight against HIV/AIDS
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Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Gauteng Department of Health Press Release.19 August 2003.
Gauteng health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has commended women for their role in containing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province as well as for caring and supporting those infected and affected by the disease.
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Task team for antiretroviral treatment programme appointed
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Posted: Friday, August 22, 2003
Ministry of Health Statement.20 August 2003.
On the 8 August 2003, Cabinet requested the Ministry of Health to develop as a matter of urgency a detailed operational plan on an antiretroviral treatment programme by the end of September 2003.
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Nevirapine sent to 49 hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal
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Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Sipho Khumalo.27 August 2003. The Mercury. Republished courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.
Nevirapine is being distributed to all 49 hospitals which offer maternity services in KwaZulu-Natal.
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