Eastern Cape health department takes over largest HIV rural programme

One of the country€™s largest rural HIV/AIDS programmes was officially handed over to the Eastern Cape health department on Thursday in a ceremony held in Lusikisiki.

An Open Letter to SAfm: The Letter of the Law, or the spirit of the ancestors? - Irresponsible Advertising in South Africa

A growing number of individuals and groups are deeply concerned about the generally dismissive and exploitative approaches adopted by business and communications agencies towards their role as social - as well as commercial €“ marketers, and the consequent harm done to efforts to halt the spread of HIV and end violence against women and children.

Faith makes a difference in HIV/AIDS care

When Reverend John Thomas brought churchgoers together to serve people living with HIV/AIDS seven years ago, donations came from individual pocketbooks. Their work created a buzz, and by 2001 donations were pouring in from individual congregations around the world. But few orthodox donor agencies took note, reflecting an ambivalence €“ and sometimes scepticism €“ towards faith-based organisations.

Government/NGO meeting spurs hope for more effective HIV/AIDS action

A spirit of greater openness and unity between government and civil society has emerged from a two-day AIDS congress, signalling a possible end to damaging divisions in South Africa's HIV/AIDS response.

We must fight against HIV/AIDS, not each other

Effective implementation of HIV treatment and prevention could save a million lives in 2007, civil society delegates said after a two-day conference in Randburg at the weekend.

HIVAN/South Coast Hospice HIV/AIDS Forum - November 2006

The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN) and the South Coast Hospice held an HIV/AIDS Forum on 01 November 2006, in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.

HIV/AIDS programmes have 'profound effect'

A survey has revealed that 14 television and radio programmes and four print media campaigns to raise HIV/AIDS awareness have had a "very profound" effect on people's attitude and behaviour.

Obstacles to HIV Prevention: Over-sexualization in the Media

The Centre for HIV and AIDS Networking (HIVAN) and the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) invite you, your colleagues, friends and fellow community-members to join us at our free Forums, which take place regularly throughout the year. The next Forum topic is: Obstacles to HIV Prevention: Over-sexualisation in the Media.

Launch of Three Major Projects at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine

Three major projects were unveiled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal€™s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine€™s campus in Umbilo Road on the 7th November by Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

Red Cross launches biggest ever HIV/AIDS appeal

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an appeal on Wednesday to massively expand its anti-AIDS programme in Southern Africa over the next five years.