HIV/AIDS Prevention In South Africa

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From Treatment to Prevention: The Interplay Between HIV/AIDS Treatment Availability and HIV/AIDS Prevention Programming in Khayelitsha, South Africa

The authors undertook the current study to describe the role that public access to antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) has played in the development and efficacy of HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Khayelitsha, a poor township in South Africa's Western Cape.... Read more »

New York Times Magazine Examines HIV/AIDS in South Africa, loveLife Prevention Campaign

The New York Times Magazine on Sunday in an article titled, "When a Pill is Not Enough," examined an HIV/AIDS epidemic that had reached "biblical proportion" in South Africa, and looks at current prevention efforts in the country, particularly... Read more »

San Francisco Chronicle Article Examines Debate Surrounding Impact of South Africa's loveLife HIV/AIDS Prevention Campaign

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday examined the debate surrounding loveLife , South Africa's national HIV prevention program for youth and one of the largest HIV/AIDS prevention programs in the world. The program, which began in... Read more »

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HIV and South Africa

Dear Dr. Frascino,I am HIV positive but the virus has been undetectable according to my blood tests for nearly 8 years (I was diagnosed in 1999). I have been on Sustiva which I take daily (one pill). My question is that I am planning a trip to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The information you requested, or at least how to get it, was waiting for you in the archives. See below.Bon voyage.Dr. BobResearch on HIV and Travel Restrictions (ON THE ROAD WITH HIV) (TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS)Mar 30, 2008 The other day I asked you... Read more »

HIV Specialists in Durban, South Africa

I am looking for an expert or a specialist Dr in HIV/AIDS I am from Durban, South Africa - Kwazulu Natal Province.Thank you ...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.I usually advise new patients to ask the advice of local community-based organizations. Here are the somewhat dated recommendations from <a href="http://www.tac.org.za/community/doctorswhotreatHIV"... Read more »

HIV specialist in South Africa

Dear Dr. As I mentioned in my previous posting that remained unanswered, you are a shining star in a dark world. I need you help by providing me (recomand) with names of some of the best (most professional) HIV specailists in Johannesburg or...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for your post and words.In JoBerg, I'd start by looking up Dr. Ian Sanne's group- a world-class expert with an expert research team.Best of health to you,BY... Read more »

Finally tested can I whoo hooo - Sleepless in South Africa

Hi Doc BobThis website has provided me with the courage to finally go and get tested after an incidence of a condom breaking. As I am sure you know HIV is a huge problem in SA and as a result I am always extremely cautious when it comes to sex and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I have no idea what that snippet of a comment means, particularly out of context with the rest of the sentence. But it really doesn't matter, because you are absolutely WOO-HOO-able, assuming you tested at least three months from your... Read more »

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AIDS conference in South Africa

Posted by Anonymous

I am an HIV positive woman and I received a scholarship to go to the International AIDS conference in Durban this July. I am looking for others who are going and are interested in traveling around South Africa after the conference. I want to go to... Read more »

I need a HIV Specialist in DURBAN, South Africa

Posted by Christa1, 1 Reply

Does anyone know a good doctor who specialises on HIV/AIDS, in Durban, South Africa. The doctor I have been with is emigrating and I need to find a doctor who knows what he is talking about, and who is familiar wit processes and procedure. I have ... Read more »