University of KwaZulu-Natal - Ronald Louw Memorial Campaign 2nd - 5th May 2006

Professor Ronald Louw died on 26 June 2005 at the age of 47. He had been a much loved and valued member of the university community since 1993 when he joined the Law faculty. He established himself as an acclaimed researcher and teacher. In addition, he served as Assistant Dean (1997-1998), Head of the School of Law (2002 - 2004), and University Proctor (1997 - 2005).

Maggots, Microbicides and uBhejane: The Ins and Outs of Health Reporting

Below follows a summary of an interview with Kerry Cullinan of Health-e News, by Jeremy Maggs on Media@SAfm, 23 April 2006.

uBhejane and Government Regulation of Traditional Medicines - SAfm: €œThe After8 Debate€ with John Perlman

The following is a transcription of "The After8 Debate", as broadcast on SAfm on 25 April 2006.

IDASA Budget Brief 161: Monitoring AIDS Treatment Rollout in South Africa: Lessons from the Joint Civil Society Monitoring Forum

There is a growing demand for AIDS antiretroviral (ARV) treatment amongst people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Guidelines and procedural arrangements have been developed at national and provincial levels to accelerate the rollout of ARV treatment in the public sector.

Circumcision reduces HIV infection risk says study

Uncircumcised African men are at higher risk of HIV infection - because the inner surface of the foreskin contains cells that make it highly susceptible to infection.

May Day HIV/AIDS focus

South African trade unions used May Day celebrations on Monday to call for greater action against HIV/AIDS.

Judge challenges HIV counselling

HIV tests should be routine in health institutions that offer HIV/AIDS treatment, says Judge Edwin Cameron.

Terry Pheto tells UCT students to condomise

A large number of University of Cape Town (UCT) students crowded into the Leslie Social Sciences building on Thursday to hear members of student organisations and campus faculties talk about HIV/AIDS stigma.

WCRP-HIVAN HIV/AIDS Dialogue - HIV/AIDS: Urban and Rural Realities

Introducing the first of four forum gatherings for 2006, Saydoon Nisa Sayed of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) welcomed all present, and the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, HIVAN and WCRP are entering their fourth year of these sessions.

HIV-positive Muslims take comfort in their faith

After becoming sick with tuberculosis Majawa called the Islamic Careline, a confidential counselling service, and was put in touch with the Muslim AIDS Programme (MAP), a national organisation.