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    SOUTH AFRICA: S Africans make inputs into country's Aids strategy 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 9th November 2011 07:14 AM

    By Gabi Khumalo

    Pretoria - For the first time in the country's history, ordinary South Africans have been given the opportunity to have their voices heard and their inputs incorporated in the development of the new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and AIDS 2012- 2016.

    The National Association ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Test twice a year: Minister 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 20th July 2011 05:46 PM

    By Gabi Khumalo

    Johannesburg – For the fourth time this year, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has once again tested for HIV and urged South Africans to do the same.

    Joined by Absa Group Chief Executive, Maria Ramos and HIV activist Lucky Mazibuko, Motsoaledi waited in a queue at Absa’s head office in ...

    HIV/AIDS: More proof that PrEP works 

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    Admin
    Published on 17th July 2011 07:32 PM

    NAIROBI, 14 July 2011 (PlusNews) - A new study has added to growing evidence that a daily dose of antiretroviral treatment taken by the HIV-negative partner in a heterosexual, HIV-discordant relationship can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

    The Partners PrEP trial, the largest to date to consider the effectiveness of ...

    AFRICA: Women Unite to End Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV 

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    VOA News
    Published on 28th May 2011 02:33 PM

    Jackson Mvunganyi

    In Africa, thousands of children are infected with HIV by their HIV-positive mothers during pregnancy, labor, delivery or breastfeeding. It’s called mother-to-child transmission [MTCT].

    But the process can be prevented, said Robin Smalley of the South Africa-based organization Mothers to Mothers. ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: HIV/Aids patients urged to visit clinics early 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 24th May 2011 08:24 AM

    Pretoria - The Gauteng Health and Social Development Department has reminded people infected with HIV and Aids about the importance of presenting themselves early to clinics and hospitals for treatment.

    "According to our records, almost ...

    ZIMBABWE: A helping hand for HIV-positive mothers and babies 

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    IRIN
    Published on 22nd February 2011 03:45 PM

    HARARE, 22 February 2011 (PLUSNEWS) - The high cost of maternity and health care, the lack of a proper follow-up system, and a limited ability to diagnose HIV infection early in babies means many Zimbabwean children are not being caught by the safety net that the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme was intended to provide. ...

    ZIMBABWE: Drop in condom use following HIV prevention trial 

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    IRIN
    Published on 24th November 2010 02:57 PM
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    NAIROBI, 22 November 2010 (PlusNews) - When researchers returned to Zimbabwe several months after the end of a trial involving condom and diaphragm use, they were disappointed to find that condom use - which had risen to 86 percent during the trial - had reduced significantly.


    Photo: IRIN - Despite intense HIV prevention ...

    SOUTHERN AFRICA: HIV prevention for youth - it's complicated 

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    IRIN
    Published on 10th November 2010 01:16 PM
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    JOHANNESBURG, 19 November 2010 (PlusNews) - When it comes to understanding what drives HIV infections among young people in southern Africa, the epicentre of the global AIDS pandemic, why not ask young people themselves?



    Photo: Obinna Anyadike/IRIN     - Young people have their own ideas about what is driving HIV

    A five-country study by the Southern African AIDS Trust ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Men urged to be more visible in HIV, AIDS fight 

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    Admin
    Published on 17th March 2008 11:25 AM

    Johannesburg – Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has called on all men in the country to stand up and be counted in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

    "Let us see real men speaking out about HIV and AIDS, being the first ones to take out condoms before a sex act, being ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: A day in the life of a condom tester 

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    Admin
    Published on 14th March 2008 03:58 PM

    JOHANNESBURG, 6 March 2008 (PLUSNEWS) - Before you wrap it up, meet the people who check it out. IRIN/PlusNews went inside the condom testing facilities of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to see what it takes to ensure condoms really are the frontline of HIV/AIDS prevention.

    The SABS tests everything from disposable nappies (diapers) to sardines ...

    AIDS Relief program in Zambia leads to 'A Song of Hope' 

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    Oneword
    Published on 1st March 2008 07:16 PM

    "I was able to start taking antiretroviral medications thanks to an AIDS Relief program in Zambia"

    LUSAKA, Zambia (CRS) — Last ...

    SADC: Students use drama in AIDS education 

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    Admin
    Published on 26th February 2008 10:51 AM

    Johannesburg - Drama for Life is working with performing arts students across the Southern African Development Community to use drama to teach people about HIV and AIDS.

    A group of drama students from across Southern Africa have formed an organisation that aims to use ...
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