Department makes headway in fight against HIV/AIDS

In March, KwaZulu-Natal did not have a government programme for getting HIV-positive people on to anti-retroviral treatment.

Number of women living with HIV increases in each region of the world

A new report released today shows that the number of women living with HIV has risen in each region of the world over the past two years, with the steepest increases in East Asia, followed by Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In East Asia, there was a 56% increase over the past two years, followed by Eastern Europe and Central Asia with 48%.

World€™s children unite to take action on HIV/AIDS

Millions of children around the world will participate in a Lesson for Life on World AIDS Day (1 December) as part of a massive effort to educate children about HIV/AIDS prevention and spur them, their communities and governments to accelerate action on behalf of children and young people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Have You Heard Me Today? - World AIDS Day 2004

World AIDS Day 2004 focuses upon that portion of our society who are largely marginalised, oppressed, ignored and thereby rendered voiceless - women and girls.

Babiza€™s Story - The Reality of HIV/AIDS from a Child€™s Point of View

On the occasion of the World AIDS Day, UNESCO is launching a new publication, Babiza€™s Story. It is the story told by a nine-year-old South-African boy, whose mother is HIV positive, of how it is to grow up in a community ravaged by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, in the peri-urban area of KwaZulu-Natal.

UKZN HIV/AIDS Research Showcase

The University of KwaZulu-Natal held an HIV/AIDS Research Showcase on 30th November 2004. Presentations and Panel discussions focused on the research agendas and programmes within the various schools, departments and faculties at the University, and emphasized the spirit of collaboration in terms of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Telkom urged HIV/AIDS action by businesses

The South African parastatal telecommunications company, Telkom, says an estimated 11.4 percent of its 32,000 workers could be HIV-positive by 2006.

Children helping children empower themselves

Children often seem helpless in the face of the onslaught of HIV/AIDS, but a South African network of NGOs helping children affected by the pandemic has recognised that they can play a proactive role in combating the disease.

Government to intensify HIV/AIDS campaign

The government vowed on Wednesday (01 December 2004) to intensify its comprehensive campaign against HIV/AIDS including prevention, treatment and home-based care.

WCRP/HIVAN Religious Leaders and HIV/AIDS Researchers Forum - November 2004

The World Conference on Religions for Peace (WCRP) and HIVAN (Centre for HIV and AIDS Networking) co-hosted their final forum of the 2004 programme series for religious leaders and HIV/AIDS researchers on 24 November at the University of KwaZulu-Natal€™s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.