August 2003 Public Health HIV/AIDS Journal Club

August 2003's Journal Club session featured a presentation by Dr Pranitha Maharaj of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Development Studies, who, with Professor John Cleland, has authored a paper entitled "The Quiet Revolution: Condom Use within Marriage", featuring new research into condom use by married and co-habiting partners in KZN's rural and urban settings.

UNAIDS welcomes SA's national ARV plan

UNAIDS welcomes the decision of the South African Government to provide antiretroviral treatment on a national scale to people living with HIV/AIDS in the country. The new South African national initiative will make that country's fight against HIV/AIDS truly comprehensive, with treatment complementing prevention efforts. Its implementation will bring hope for millions of people living with HIV, and their families.

Global Fund money released - statement by the ECI

On the 7th August 2003 the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced that the funds allocated to the Enhancing Care Initiative, KwaZulu-Natal have finally been approved and signed by the South African Government.

A better life - two peer educators light the way

"I think it would be a good idea"- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), when asked what he thought of Western civilisation.

Workplace is frontline in the HIV/AIDS battle

It's time to "revolutionise" the workplace and use the hard-fought constitutional rights to ensure that the impact of HIV/AIDS does not destroy the fabric of South African society.

Daunting challenge for HIV/AIDS drug rollout

After getting the long awaited go-ahead from cabinet to start a national antiretoviral (ARV) programme, South Africa's health department is now faced with the daunting challenge of drawing up a strategy for distributing the anti-AIDS drugs to the millions of people who need them.

Healers play an important part in KwaZulu-Natal

The Provincial HIV/AIDS Action Unit (PAAU) in KwaZulu-Natal has established one of the most successful HIV/AIDS partnerships with traditional healers.

Special report on the South African HIV/AIDS treatment programme

The long-awaited announcement this month by the South African government that it would introduce a publicly funded national HIV/AIDS treatment plan was greeted with much celebration.

SADC summit to tackle HIV/AIDS, trade and food security

HIV/AIDS, trade-distorting subsidies and regional food security will feature high on the agenda of the upcoming meetings of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Tanzanian commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, SADC Executive Secretary Dr Prega Ramsamy said on Tuesday.

Gauteng Health MEC pays tribute to women€™s fight against HIV/AIDS

Gauteng health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa has commended women for their role in containing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province as well as for caring and supporting those infected and affected by the disease.