TB Deaths in South Africa Persist Despite Drop in Infections
Discover the paradox of TB deaths in South Africa as new infections decline but mortality remains high. Learn more here.
Emergency Funds Provide Lifeline for Medical Research
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announces emergency funds to support South Africa's health system amid US funding cuts.
HIV Testing Practices in Public Clinics Under Scrutiny
Patients in at least three South African provinces have claimed they are being forced to undergo HIV testing at government health facilities. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of future victimisation, individuals in Gauteng, the Free State, and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling. In…...
Public Healthcare Advocacy Sparked by ActionSA Campaign
Discover the debate around public healthcare as officials are urged to use public facilities, sparking important national discussions.
UNAIDS and the Fight Against Global AIDS Progress
The UNAIDS Global Aids Update 2025 highlights urgent challenges in HIV response due to funding cuts threatening progress.
HIV/AIDS Funding Gap: Government Steps In
The South African government has stepped in with a crucial R753.5 million injection from the National Treasury to sustain the nation’s HIV/Aids programmes. This vital funding seeks to close the HIV/AIDS funding gap. The withdrawal of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) significantly impacted this gap. This move had threatened to…...
Funding Gap Threatens HIV and TB Progress
Understanding the consequences of the funding gap on South Africa's health crisis following the withdrawal of crucial US aid.
Twice-Yearly HIV Jab: Activists Call for Lower Prices
Explore the revolutionary Twice-Yearly HIV Jab, a potential game-changer in HIV prevention that raises important affordability questions.
Child HIV Treatment and Access to Care
Learn about the state of child HIV treatment in South Africa and the critical gaps in access to essential antiretroviral therapy.
HIV Crisis: Impact of US Aid Cuts on Treatment
The HIV crisis deepens in South Africa as US aid cuts threaten vital health services and increase infection rates.