New approaches needed to food security - SADC Report

The impact of HIV/AIDS on food security in Southern Africa is now well recognised. The critical question is what can be done to halt the slide into poverty by affected households, a report released on Wednesday by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) said.

Nelson Mandela and MTV join forces to fight HIV/AIDS

MTV will produce a new 60-minute special celebrating the life of humanitarian and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela to premiere globally to a potential audience of one billion people in July 2003. The special will mark the 2003 debut of the groundbreaking Staying Alive HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, as well as Mr. Mandela€™s 85th birthday.

Thandanani Childrens Foundation - reaching the future first

In 2002, Thandanani Association was constituted as a Section 21 Company and became Thandanani Childrens Foundation. Thandanani has relaunched itself with a fresh perspective, logo and objectives.

HIV/AIDS prison strategy rollout

KwaZulu-Natal's 40 prisons are housing 1 000 known HIV/AIDS cases among their 30 000 inmate population, some of whom are terminally ill.

Competition launched to counter HIV/AIDS stigma

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Wednesday launched a regional campaign to fight the stigma and discrimination surrounding the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Religion and HIV

There is a growing momentum for churches to become involved in the fight agains HIV/AIDS. Essentially they have no choice as increasing numbers congregants or their loved ones die and nowadays, according to one pastor, €œyou see more people at the cemeteries than at the soccer stadiums.€

It is economically viable to treat your workers - part 2 in series

In most South African companies it is cheaper to treat than to ignore HIV/AIDS in the workforce. Analysis of 70 South African companies by FutureForesight, the firm of HIV workplace economics specialists, has shown the viability of completely funding HIV treatment in most cases.

Impact of HIV/AIDS could be worse than that of drought - Swaziland

HIV/AIDS, more than drought conditions, has the potential for worsening Swaziland's continuing food crisis, a joint Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.

Medical Research Council puts the spotlight on herbal medicine

The Medical Research Council has set up a special unit to study the use of traditional medicines in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang revealed.

New project boosts empowerment of women

Women in Zambia's North-Western province are being helped with the knowledge and services to prevent HIV/AIDS through a project aimed at empowering the hardest hit population group.