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   Zuma, Cabinet to 'lead by example' on AidsPresident Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet have agreed to public HIV tests during the launch of the government's campaign to combat HIV/Aids. 12 Mar 2010 10:34 Aids - an ongoing emergency in which lives will continue to cost moneyThere was a bit of a party atmosphere in London last night, 9 Match 2010, as HIV/Aids experts and campaigners arrived for today's "emergency meeting" - why did the department for international development call it that? - to look at progress towards universal access to HIV/Aids treatment and prevention. 10 Mar 2010 14:37 UK gives SA millions of condoms in HIV fightBritain is to give 42-million condoms to South Africa in response to a request for an extra billion as part of an HIV prevention drive before the Soccer World Cup, the government will announce on Tuesday. 9 Mar 2010 12:24 Focus ‘must be on HIV prevention'SA's Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that it is important to refocus on efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to set priorities for government interventions. 9 Mar 2010 11:47 Some are resistant to HIVIndividuals who naturally lack CCR5 receptor have resistance to HIV. 26 Feb 2010 14:46 Zambia: Cervical cancer screening saves livesCervical cancer is a leading killer among women living with HIV, but a low-cost screening programme developed in Zambia is proving that simple techniques can go a long way in saving lives. 19 Feb 2010 13:33 More money for HIV/Aids treatmentThe SA government will be stepping up the fight against HIV and AIDS with the announcement of a further R3 billion towards its national prevention and treatment programme. 18 Feb 2010 07:42 AP examines male circumcision efforts in Africa, including adult circumcision devicesThe Associated Press examines efforts to prevent the spread of HIV by circumcising "about 50 million men across Africa - where 70% of the world's HIV-infected population lives." The procedure has been shown to lower a man's risk of HIV infection through heterosexual sex, prompting "countries with high HIV rates, including Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia and Zambia," to include male circumcision in their HIV prevention plans, the news service writes. 17 Feb 2010 13:57 HIV transmission among male partners: CFAR scientists discover origin of strainsA team of scientists, led by a virologist from the University of California, San Diego's Centre for AID Research (CFAR), has discovered the origin of strains of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among men who have sex with men. The study, which may be important in developing prevention strategies for HIV, appeared in Science Translational Medicine on 10 February 2010. 15 Feb 2010 11:49 Be safe, stay safeWith the rapid approach of Valentine's Day on 14 February, love is in the air. Soon romantic rhymes, the rustle of Valentine's cards and the anticipation of intimate dinner dates will be causing hearts to flutter and beat a little louder than before. 12 Feb 2010 06:47 Study indicates women receiving antiretroviral therapy are more likely to become pregnantIn PLoS Medicine this week a study conducted in a multi-country HIV treatment program in sub-Saharan Africa has found that pregnancy rates increase in HIV-infected women after they start antiretroviral therapy (ART). 9 Feb 2010 13:37 SA's forensic labs in a shamblesAuditor-General's report slams inefficiency...South Africa's three forensic chemistry laboratories are in a shambles and expose staff to deadly diseases, including HIV. 5 Feb 2010 06:44 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Antiretroviral therapy in war zones as effective as that given in peaceful areas 20 Feb 2009 10:23 Microbicide may protect against HIV 10 Feb 2009 15:46 Effect of mass measles vaccination and HIV-1 infection 10 Feb 2009 11:14 Clinical criteria can predict co-infection with TB in HIV positive patients 5 Feb 2009 11:39 Heterosexual risk of HIV-1 infection per sexual act 3 Feb 2009 12:44 Next page>> | Weather  |
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