Red Ribbons and Green Issues: Exploring HIV/AIDS As An Environmental Concern

The Geography Division of the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal hosted a seminar on 24 February 2006 on the impact of HIV and AIDS on the environment.

Department of Health releases Progress Report on Declaration of Commitment on HIV and AIDS

The Department of Health released a Progress Report on Declaration of Commitment on HIV and AIDS, as prepared for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV and AIDS.

HIV/AIDS survey to be undertaken in prisons

The South African Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has announced plans to undertake a survey of HIV prevalence in the nation's 240 prisons.

Putting microbicides to the test

Thousands of women in South Africa and elsewhere have volunteered for the world's largest clinical trials to test the efficacy of a range of microbicides, that, if successful, could prevent at least 2,5 million new infections in the developing world, over the next five years.

New TB/HIV Data Available

More than a decade after it was identified as a global health emergency, tuberculosis (TB) continues to kill approximately two million people each year. The Stop TB Partnership has declared March 24 th, 2006 "World TB Day" to mobilize support and raise awareness about TB/HIV as a global health issues.

Union provides HIV/AIDS drugs

The slow rollout of antiretrovirals in KwaZulu-Natal has prompted the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) to provide antiretroviral treatment for its HIV-positive members.

Red Cross launches new anti-AIDS plan

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a new initiative on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, to bolster HIV/AIDS efforts in 10 Southern African countries.

Launch of new website on Hunger and Vulnerability

Part of RHVP's mandate is to identify and investigate new approaches for addressing hunger and vulnerability in southern Africa. Social Protection and, in particular, Safety Nets are regarded as many as the way forward.

Scores of women to test new anti-HIV product

More than 5 000 Durban women have volunteered for the world's largest microbicides clinical trials that will test the efficacy of the anti-HIV product which, if successful, could prevent at least 2,5 million new infections in the developing world over the next five years.

KZN teachers feel HIV/AIDS impact

The teaching fraternity in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has expressed concern over the impact of HIV/AIDS on the profession.