South Africa & HIV/AIDS
Overview
- Resources From Health-e News (Regularly Updated)
Reports, statistics, conference listings and contact information pertaining to the HIV epidemic in South Africa.
From Health Systems Trust
- Human Rights Watch: Maternal Deaths Quadruple in South Africa (August 25, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Education: "People Are Afraid to Touch Them" (June 25, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa: Survey Shows Students Find Little Support Against HIV Stigma (April 5, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa: Despite Years of "Awareness," HIV Stigma Persists (January 19, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Gender Inequality and Corrective Rape of Women Who Have Sex With Women (December 2009)
To read PDF, click here.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- South Africa: Cry for Help for Caregivers (August 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Minister Says World Cup May Increase HIV/AIDS (August 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: HIV "Cure" on Our Web Site Not a Problem -- African National Congress (June 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: NGOs Cutting Back or Closing Down as Donor Funds Dry Up (June 1, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Pain of Those Left Behind: Retreat Urges HIV Nurses in Africa to Tell Their Stories (April 8, 2009)
R. Kevin Mallinson's own experiences with grief and loss during the early years of the U.S. epidemic inspired him to create a retreat for nurses in Swaziland, Lesotho and South Africa -- three nations with some of the highest HIV rates on the planet, where HIV-related deaths happen with mind-numbing frequency.
In The XVII International AIDS Conference, from The Body PRO
- South Africa: AIDS Activists Ask About Funds for Battle (April 7, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- PBS Program Examines HIV/AIDS, TB in South Africa (March 27, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- PBS' "NewsHour With Jim Lehrer" Launches Global Health Unit Web site, Three-Part Series on HIV, TB in South Africa (March 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- New York Times Profiles Openly HIV-Positive South African Justice Cameron (January 27, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa's Standard Bank to Offer Support to Global Fund Recipients in Africa (January 27, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS/HIV, Art, and Public Memory in South Africa
From Brandeis University
- Financial Times Examines South African Companies' Response to HIV Epidemic (July 29, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Beaded Accessories Made by HIV-Positive South African Mothers Gain Popularity in International Fashion World (July 15, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Millions at Risk of Starvation in Southern Africa Because of HIV/AIDS, Drought, U.N. Officials Say (May 26, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Makgatho Mandela (1951-2005) (January 2005)
To read PDF, click here.
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- South African Activists Denounce Government's Decision to Withdraw Recommendation of Single-Dose Nevirapine Monotherapy for Pregnant Women (July 14, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Global Fund Not Threatening to Withdraw South Africa Funding Despite Media Speculation (June 1, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Business Grouping Launches Anti-AIDS "Toolkit" (May 27, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Living With AIDS in South Africa (May 15, 2004)
Alastair Leithead talks to everyday South Africans with HIV about the challenges they face.
From BBC News
- South Africa's Mbeki Slammed for Retaining Controversial Health Minister (April 28, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African President Thabo Mbeki Sworn in for Second Term; Celebration Overshadowed by HIV/AIDS Epidemic (April 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Government, President Mbeki Have Led "Silent Genocide" With HIV/AIDS Policies, Opinion Piece Says (April 13, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- African National Congress Likely to Win South African Election Despite Discontent Over Government's HIV/AIDS Policies (April 13, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS Death of DJ Highlights Anguish of South Africa (February 29, 2004)
Fana Khaba, the first young, black male celebrity to go public with his HIV status, was highly knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS, but shunned antiretrovirals.
In The Observer
- PBS' "P.O.V." Airs Film on HIV/AIDS in South Africa (September 16, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Health Ministry: AIDS Could Destroy the Trucking Industry (August 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: AIDS Discrimination Is a Human Rights Violation, Garca Machel Says (August 7, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mandela Receives Red Cross Award, Says HIV/AIDS "No Less Than a War" (July 14, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS-Stricken South Africa Sees Development Reversal (July 11, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Bush Prods South African President on AIDS Fight (July 10, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- In South Africa, Death on the Installment Plan (May 28, 2003)
Thanks to AIDS, South African burial societies -- a combination funeral service provider, insurance agency and support network -- are making a comeback.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Ambassador Criticizes Gov't., Business for Worsening HIV Stigma (December 10, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: AIDS Dead Could Be Buried in Mines (December 9, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How AIDS Brings Famine Nearer in Southern Africa (November 27, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Pandemic Set to Knock South African Car Sales (October 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: AIDS Infection Rates Slightly Down, According to New Health Ministry Figures (June 10, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Assist the Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS (December 4, 2001)
[Archived Article]
Send a letter to the South African ambassador.
From AIDS Action Council
- South Africa: Historic "Defiance Campaign" Imports Generic Fluconazole (October 20, 2000)
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- Impressions From South Africa: A Personal Perspective (Fall 2000)
To read PDF, click here.
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Taking It to the Street: Thousands Strong, Fledgling South African Activist Group Send Tremors Around the Globe (September 2000)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Being There: Durban Delegates Return Stateside, Fired Up and Ready to Jump Back Into the Fray (September 2000)
An interview with Mark Harrington, Gragg Gonsalves and Yvette Delph about the 13th International Conference on AIDS.
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- African Justice: High Court Official, Openly HIV-Positive, Brings Durban Crowd to Their Feet With Heartfelt Plea for Equity (September 2000)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- What Happened in Durban? A South African Perspective (September/October 2000)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Denial Defeated, Hope Reigns (August 2000)
AIDS denialists lose out to real issues at 13th International AIDS Conference in Durban.
In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- Proof Positive: How African Science Has Demonstrated That HIV Causes AIDS (July 5, 2000)
In The Village Voice
- A Woman's Work: How HIV Caught Fire in South Africa (Part Two) (May 12, 1999)
In The Village Voice
- All That Glitters: How HIV Caught Fire in South Africa (Part One) (April 28, 1999)
Sex and the migrant miner.
In The Village Voice
- Child Rape: A Taboo Within the AIDS Taboo (April 4, 1999)
In Sunday Times (South Africa)
News
- Report Outlines Steps for Transition of PEPFAR Service Delivery to S. African Government (December 21, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Western Cape Premier Helen Zille Claims Success for HIV Raffle (December 15, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa "Witnessing First Steps of AIDS-Free Generation" (November 30, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Public Health Experts Urge Countries to Use TRIPS to Produce Generic Drugs, IPS Reports (November 17, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Guardian Profiles Anglo American CMO's Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS (November 4, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- PlusNews Reports on Importance of Cost-Effectiveness of ZAMSTAR Study for Policymakers, Donors Amid Economic Downturn (November 3, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Science Speaks Reports Results of Zambia-South Africa TB and AIDS Reduction Program Study (November 1, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- PEPFAR and Women's Health in South Africa (October 31, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Roundtable Participants Address Need for Action Against HIV/AIDS (October 5, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- European Union Gives Funds to South African Fight Against AIDS, TB (September 13, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Clothing Line With Mandela's "46664" Prison ID Debuts (August 26, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NPR Reviews Life, Above All, the South African Film About AIDS, Family and Loss (July 14, 2011)
From National Public Radio
- Inspiration for a Future Free of HIV (June 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
- South Africa Nearly Wipes Out Infant AIDS Infections: Study (June 13, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Proactive Disease Campaign "Results in Cost Savings" (June 8, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Desmond Tutu Calls on Youth to Lead Next Generation in HIV/AIDS Fight (May 4, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: PEPFAR Annual Meeting Takes Place This Week (May 4, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Babies Hold TB Vaccine Hopes (March 29, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Two-Thirds of South African Women at Risk for Cervical Cancer (March 28, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africans With AIDS Fear New Drug Crimes (March 21, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- No Quiet Old Age for South Africa's Grannies (March 7, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Motsoaledi's Bid to Improve Public Health Services Gets 18.7 Billion Rand Boost (February 28, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Nigerian Church Ordered to Stop Faith Healing Ads (February 8, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Schools HIV Test Program on Track (February 3, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa "Whoonga" Is New Threat to HIV Patients (January 18, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Awarded $302 Million Global Fund Grant for AIDS, TB (December 21, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Teen Sex Challenges Anti-AIDS Fight (December 13, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Psychosocial Challenges and Protective Influences for Socio-Emotional Coping of HIV-Positive Adolescents in South Africa: A Qualitative Investigation (December 8, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "Whoonga" Drug: A New Twist in South Africa's AIDS War (November 24, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- To Prevail in Fight Against HIV/AIDS, "Every Country Must Take the Leadership Role" (November 24, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Researchers Estimate Funds Needed to Reduce HIV Incidence in South Africa (November 22, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Clicks Eases State HIV/AIDS Load (November 17, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Driving to Better Healthcare (November 16, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: New One-Roof Policies on TB, HIV/AIDS "Are Challenging" (November 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Sex Industry Did Not See World Cup Boom (October 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa State Workers Agree to Formal End to Strike (October 20, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African AIDS Orphans Aging (October 1, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health Workers Strike in South Africa Could Disrupt HIV/AIDS Treatment (August 30, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS Patients Hurt by South African Strike (August 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: World Cup Final Ball Raises $74,000 in Auction (July 19, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Poses Risks for Small Businesses in South Africa (July 13, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Kidneys Transplanted Between HIV-Infected Patients (June 25, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Project Targets HIV Education in South Africa (June 23, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Free Condoms Rolled Out for World Cup Hotel Guests (June 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Minister: South Africa Must Use Sport for Social Issues (June 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Protesters March for U.S. AIDS Funding (June 18, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Cup Has Helped Highlight Public Health Issues in S. Africa, Reduce Stigma, Health Minister Says (June 15, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- S. Africa: Zuma Urged to Push G-20 for Universal HIV Care (June 7, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Probes Wave of Infant Deaths (June 1, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa Redoubles Efforts Against AIDS (April 27, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zuma Publicly Reveals Results of HIV Test, Launching Government Testing, Treatment Drive (April 27, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Officials Urged to Reveal Their Status in Testing Drive (April 2, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Shot in the Arm for HIV/AIDS Treatment and for Public-Private Partnerships (March 5, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: U.S. Puts Locals in Charge of AIDS Spending (February 12, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- AIDS Ignorance in South Africa Is Down, Survey Says (January 29, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Medical Association: Home HIV Tests "Too Risky" (January 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa: Fears That World Cup Could Increase Spread of HIV (January 11, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. African President Meets Gates on HIV/AIDS (December 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Few of South Africa's 1.5 Million AIDS Orphans Are Being Adopted (October 27, 2008)
From Agence France-Presse
- "Takalani Sesame" Muppet Boosts HIV Sufferers (October 16, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Addicts Turn to AIDS Medication to Get High (July 7, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "Marketplace" Reports on South African Concert, Botswanan Pageant Aimed at Raising Funds, Reducing Stigma for Women's HIV/AIDS Fight (March 18, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Cruising With Lazarus: The Muppet Menace or Republicans in the 'Hood (September 2002)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Radical Red: Positively Sesame Street (September/October 2002)
Why can't U.S. Republicans and HIV-positive Muppets just get along?.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- HIV-Positive Muppet Not for United States, PBS Says (July 17, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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