Health Minister finalises special HIV/AIDS nutrition plan

Prescribed special diets for HIV/Aids and TB sufferers are being finalised by the government this week and pilot projects are already up and running across the country.

South Africa to get slice of huge US HIV/AIDS pledge

South Africa stands to receive a minimum of R2-billion to fight HIV/AIDS in 2004 and substantially more over the next five years as part of an initiative led by United States President George Bush to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Artists join anti-AIDS roadshow in Mozambique

In the first initiative of its kind in Mozambique, 36 of the country's top artists have joined together to participate in a roadshow known as "Tudo Pela Vida" (All For Life), as part of a key HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.

Expert oversight essential for treatment programmes - part 7 of 8

Offering free antiretroviral drugs to HIV-positive employees is economically viable - but only if the treatment works. High-quality treatment is not just a prerequisite for ensuring that productivity costs are saved, it is essential to ensure that costs are not doubled. This is where many businesses are doubling the cost of HIV/AIDS on their bottom line.

HIVAN's Director honoured by Wits University

HIVAN's Director: Biomedical Sciences, Professor Jerry Coovadia is to be honoured by Wits University on 24 June 2003. Professor Coovadia is to be bestowed with an honorary Doctorate.

Women's coalition on HIV/AIDS launched in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi urged a major change in Ethiopians€™ sexual behaviour on Wednesday to tackle the HIV/AIDS pandemic. He said relying on protective measures like condoms was not enough to stop the spread of HIV, which has already infected around three million people in Ethiopia.

Blanket-maker assists orphans of HIV/AIDS

Orphans of HIV/AIDS will enjoy more warmth this winter - thanks to readers' support for the work of The Star's Operation Snowball and blanket-makers Aranda Textiles.

Dedicated doctor to join HIV/AIDS vaccine trials

For the first time in his life, Dr Reg Broekmann, the head of Soweto's Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, has volunteered for a pharmaceutical trial.

HIV/AIDS vaccine trials only weeks away

The first volunteers in South Africa's historic human clinical trial for a phase one HIV vaccine could receive initial doses of vaccine substance within the next 10 weeks.

Artists' action around AIDS

The purpose of the €œArtists Action Around AIDS€ Workshop is to explore the role of the cultural arts in the struggle against the pandemic, together with the need to reassess the language of the cultural arts as a dynamic force - not only to ensure a better dispensation for infected and affected communities (through social and political change and education) but also as a means of understanding, exploration, healing, growth and transformation.