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TB - serious but curable

TB - serious but curable

19 Mar 2024

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HIV among older South Africans in rural areas: big study shows there’s a problem that’s being neglected

By Jen Manne-Goehler and Francesc Xavier Gomez-Olive Casas 5 Mar 2024

The WHO recommends testing for HIV every 6 to 12 months. Shutterstock

Overcoming the real - and perceived - barriers to HIV testing

Linda-Gail Bekker 29 Nov 2018

In this 2012 photo, grandmother Janet Kitheka, 63, collects her adopted “granddaughter” Lucy, 13, at the end of the school day in the yard of the Hot Courses Primary School, in the village of Nyumbani which caters to children who lost their parents to HIV, and grandparents who lost their children to HIV in Kenya.

Aspirin could help reduce HIV infections in women

Colin Graydon and Monika Kowatsch 20 Nov 2018

X-ray of the lungs in a 5-year-old child who has pneumonia. Shutterstock

It's time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia

Nicole Wolter 14 Nov 2018

Study: More black South Africans are donating blood

Study: More black South Africans are donating blood

31 Oct 2018

False positive results have raised questions about home pregnancy tests. flickr/Rebecca

DIY medical tests: why some are safer than others

Glenda Mary Davison 30 Oct 2018

Professor Souleymane Mboup

Health is essential for Africa to cash in on its human capital

Souleymane Mboup 26 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

The WHO recommends HIV viral load testing to monitor people on ARVs. Shutterstock

How innovation can help end the Aids epidemic by 2030

Glenda Gray 23 Oct 2018

Deputy President David Mabuza

Mabuza: 'The NHI must not negate private health schemes for those who desire them'

19 Oct 2018

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

Bizcommunity.com 15 Oct 2018

Why integrating HIV with non-HIV services in Uganda won't work

Henry Zakumumpa 11 Oct 2018

Pioneering HIV+ transplant opens up a pool of new donors

Pioneering HIV+ transplant opens up a pool of new donors

5 Oct 2018

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

1 Aug 2018

ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start

Mary-Ann Davies and Amy Slogrove 1 Aug 2018

Response to HIV needs to change

Response to HIV needs to change

23 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: Africa needs leaders who live and exude integrity

#Mandela100: Africa needs leaders who live and exude integrity

Rudo Kwaramba-Kayombo 19 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: Mobile HIV clinics hit the road

#Mandela100: Mobile HIV clinics hit the road

13 Jul 2018

SANAC gears up for International AIDS conference

SANAC gears up for International AIDS conference

29 Jun 2018

Viral suppression helps lower risk for many types of cancer, study finds

Viral suppression helps lower risk for many types of cancer, study finds

Elisabeth Reitman 25 Jun 2018

Brics countries must step up on healthcare

Brics countries must step up on healthcare

20 Jun 2018

Health systems rarely consider that patients switch between hospitals or primary healthcare centres and indigenous medicine for their health issues. Direct Relief/Tobin Greensweig

Why indigenous medicine could play a role in rebuilding health systems

Jean-Benoit Falisse and Serena Masino 20 Jun 2018

Deputy President, David Mabuza

Health revolution in the hands of youth

13 Jun 2018

Adherence clubs help patients stick to treatment regimens

Adherence clubs help patients stick to treatment regimens

7 Jun 2018

Deputy President, David Mabuza. Photo: The Lowvelder

Government's HIV partnerships are gathering momentum

30 May 2018

Professor Ian Sanne, head and principal investigator at the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU)

SA leads the way in Aids research and treatment

22 May 2018

Very few laboratories in Uganda are accredited. Arne Hoel / World Bank

Private lab tests in Uganda are costly. But price doesn't equal quality

Timothy Amukele 17 May 2018

Health and safety: the recipe for a better logistics industry

Health and safety: the recipe for a better logistics industry

Morné Stoltz 16 May 2018

Youth urged to create digital solutions to help tackle HIV and Aids

Athan Tashobya 10 May 2018

Study: New vaccine strategy for HIV-exposed babies

Study: New vaccine strategy for HIV-exposed babies

18 Apr 2018

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In this 2012 photo, grandmother Janet Kitheka, 63, collects her adopted “granddaughter” Lucy, 13, at the end of the school day in the yard of the Hot Courses Primary School, in the village of Nyumbani which caters to children who lost their parents to HIV, and grandparents who lost their children to HIV in Kenya.

Aspirin could help reduce HIV infections in women

Colin Graydon and Monika Kowatsch 20 Nov 2018

X-ray of the lungs in a 5-year-old child who has pneumonia. Shutterstock

It's time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia

Nicole Wolter 14 Nov 2018

Study: More black South Africans are donating blood

Study: More black South Africans are donating blood

31 Oct 2018

False positive results have raised questions about home pregnancy tests. flickr/Rebecca

DIY medical tests: why some are safer than others

Glenda Mary Davison 30 Oct 2018

Professor Souleymane Mboup

Health is essential for Africa to cash in on its human capital

Souleymane Mboup 26 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

The WHO recommends HIV viral load testing to monitor people on ARVs. Shutterstock

How innovation can help end the Aids epidemic by 2030

Glenda Gray 23 Oct 2018

Deputy President David Mabuza

Mabuza: 'The NHI must not negate private health schemes for those who desire them'

19 Oct 2018

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

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Why integrating HIV with non-HIV services in Uganda won't work

Henry Zakumumpa 11 Oct 2018

Pioneering HIV+ transplant opens up a pool of new donors

Pioneering HIV+ transplant opens up a pool of new donors

5 Oct 2018

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

1 Aug 2018

ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start

Mary-Ann Davies and Amy Slogrove 1 Aug 2018

Response to HIV needs to change

Response to HIV needs to change

23 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: Africa needs leaders who live and exude integrity

#Mandela100: Africa needs leaders who live and exude integrity

Rudo Kwaramba-Kayombo 19 Jul 2018

#Mandela100: Mobile HIV clinics hit the road

#Mandela100: Mobile HIV clinics hit the road

13 Jul 2018

SANAC gears up for International AIDS conference

SANAC gears up for International AIDS conference

29 Jun 2018

Viral suppression helps lower risk for many types of cancer, study finds

Viral suppression helps lower risk for many types of cancer, study finds

Elisabeth Reitman 25 Jun 2018

Brics countries must step up on healthcare

Brics countries must step up on healthcare

20 Jun 2018

Health systems rarely consider that patients switch between hospitals or primary healthcare centres and indigenous medicine for their health issues. Direct Relief/Tobin Greensweig

Why indigenous medicine could play a role in rebuilding health systems

Jean-Benoit Falisse and Serena Masino 20 Jun 2018

Deputy President, David Mabuza

Health revolution in the hands of youth

13 Jun 2018

Adherence clubs help patients stick to treatment regimens

Adherence clubs help patients stick to treatment regimens

7 Jun 2018

Deputy President, David Mabuza. Photo: The Lowvelder

Government's HIV partnerships are gathering momentum

30 May 2018

Professor Ian Sanne, head and principal investigator at the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU)

SA leads the way in Aids research and treatment

22 May 2018

Very few laboratories in Uganda are accredited. Arne Hoel / World Bank

Private lab tests in Uganda are costly. But price doesn't equal quality

Timothy Amukele 17 May 2018

Health and safety: the recipe for a better logistics industry

Health and safety: the recipe for a better logistics industry

Morné Stoltz 16 May 2018

Youth urged to create digital solutions to help tackle HIV and Aids

Athan Tashobya 10 May 2018

Study: New vaccine strategy for HIV-exposed babies

Study: New vaccine strategy for HIV-exposed babies

18 Apr 2018

Understanding the link between HIV and preterm births

Understanding the link between HIV and preterm births

13 Apr 2018

Gaffi draws up 'essential' list of diagnostic tests

Gaffi draws up 'essential' list of diagnostic tests

12 Apr 2018

Study: Antibiotic resistance is growing in low- and middle-income countries

Study: Antibiotic resistance is growing in low- and middle-income countries

28 Mar 2018

Hermina Manjekana Dyeshana

HIV programmes need to bring blessers onboard

16 Feb 2018

Late diagnosis causing more deaths in HIV-positive children

Late diagnosis causing more deaths in HIV-positive children

Elgar Machuka 12 Feb 2018

We found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

We found ways to shorten the turnaround time for diagnosing babies with HIV

Jónas Oddur Jónasson 23 Jan 2018

Inclusivity is key in the fight against HIV

Inclusivity is key in the fight against HIV

Steve Letsike 22 Jan 2018

Photo: ReproNet-Africa

Birth control injection could increase HIV risk by 40%

11 Jan 2018

Professor Kaymanthri Moodley, director, Centre for Medical Ethics & Law, Stellenbosch University. Photo: YouTube

#WorldAIDSDay2017: Preying on hope

Nicci Botha 1 Dec 2017

Urvashi Ramjee, head of claims management at Old Mutual Group Assurance

#WorldAIDSDay2017: We can't afford to become complacent

1 Dec 2017

Fastjet, (Red) and Oliver Mtukudzi team up in the fight for an Aids-free generation

28 Nov 2017