SAHARA conference opens in Cape Town

Over 350 social researchers, doctors, representatives of national and international organisations, NGOs and donor agencies are attending the Second African Conference on Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research (SAHARA) in Cape Town, South Africa.

HIVAN Director wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal

HIVAN Director: Biomedical Sciences, Prof Jerry Coovadia, has been awarded an ASSAf (Academy of Science of South Africa) Science-for-Society Gold Medal.

Senzekuhle Project

Senzekuhle Project is one of a number administrated by the NSA Training Arts Programme (TAP). This particular initiative commenced in 1999 and received funding from the SEM Charitable Trust. The project aimed at providing a number of unemployed women with skills that would enable them to produce articles that they could sell in order generate a basic source of income. In the process, it was intended that Senzekuhle women would also derive a sense of confidence, self-respect and pride by becoming economically independent.

The challenge of stigma

Stigma associated with HIV/AIDS is exceptionally complex, with far-reaching consequences, social scientists said at a conference on the social aspects of HIV/AIDS research in South Africa this week.

Social scientists leave SAHARA Conference armed with fresh ideas

The Second African Conference on Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research (SAHARA) held in Cape Town, South Africa, drew to a close on Wednesday, leaving delegates armed with fresh learning and new networks.

Study of HIV risk in children sounds alarm bells

The first national study of HIV risk in South African children aged between two and 18 has revealed an overall prevalence rate of 5.4 percent.

Unprecedented opportunity to fight HIV/AIDS and change the course of history

This is a critical moment in the history of HIV/AIDS. There is more money, more political will and more attention being paid to this killer disease than ever before. And yet, more people than ever are dying of AIDS and becoming infected with HIV. By using HIV treatment programs to strengthen existing prevention programs and improve health systems, the international community has a unique opportunity to change the course of history, says The World Health Report 2004 - Changing History.

HIV/AIDS vaccine drive gets a lift

New private sector funding to the tune of R4-million is set to boost the search in South Africa for an HIV/AIDS vaccine.

HIV/AIDS set to hit Southern African food production

Southern Africa will have lost 16-million agricultural workers to HIV/AIDS by 2020, according to the United Nations. This frightening mortality rate is set to significantly impact on the region's capacity to sustain agricultural production, increasing poverty and resulting in severe food shortages.

2nd South African AIDS Conference Announcement

The 1st SA AIDS Conference held in August 2003 became the largest medical conference - and, perhaps South Africa's largest all-inclusive conference. Successfully hosted at Durban's International Convention Centre, with 3 522 people participating, it's no surprise that 2005 has been marked for the gathering of all interested parties at the 2nd South African AIDS Conference!