Voluntary Counselling and Testing - Request for Information

The HIV/AIDS Research Group at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg, in collaboration with the Health Systems Trust, is currently researching voluntary counselling and testing in Africa, and conducting a national study of VCT services in South Africa. The general aim of this project is to provide an audit of the current status of VCT in South Africa such that recommendations to further inform VCT implementation at a national level can be made.

Africa's first AIDS vaccine 'within 10 years'

Scientists are more optimistic now than ever before about developing an AIDS vaccine in Africa, according to Medical Research Council (MRC) chairperson Malegapuru Makgoba.

TAC statement on compulsory licenses in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean government has declared an "emergency" for six months to allow the issue of compulsory licences and the use of generic antiretrovirals as part of its response to the growing HIV/AIDS crisis.

Challenges in HIV/AIDS vaccine research

Despite optimism about the development of an HIV/AIDS vaccine in Africa, researchers still face many hurdles, scientists said this week at the launch of the African AIDS Vaccine Programme (AAVP).

Reducing Public Sector Impact of HIV/AIDS

The impact of HIV/AIDS on people working in the public sector is an emergency which threatens the sustainability of essential public services and it requires urgent action in affected countries under the direct supervision of the Head of State or Government, a pan-Commonwealth meeting has concluded.

Minister keeps mum on latest AIDS figures

The results are in. The books are printed. But the contents remain a secret.

Request for Information on the Identification, Monitoring and Support for Orphans

The Children's Institute (UCT) is conducting research in South Africa on the identification, monitoring and support of children who have been orphaned or who are at risk of being orphaned. Very broadly, the research relates to the question of how such children are identified and, once identified, are monitored and supported by the various services in their community.

Masterful memoir from 'moffie of the moment'

In a South Africa where HIV/AIDS is shrouded in secrecy, Blaise Koch's account of his own battle with the virus - and the emotional and physical struggle that goes with it - is a much-needed breath of fresh air.

AIDS dissident Peter Mokaba dies

Fiery senior African National Congress leader Peter Mokaba, who held controversial views on AIDS, died at his home in Johannesburg on Sunday.

SA government survey shows stabilised HIV prevalence

The number of HIV infections in South Africa appears to have stabilised, according to the results of an annual survey announced by the government on 10 June 2002.