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TB main cause of death in HIV patients

South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) Deputy Chairperson Mmapaseka ‘Steve’ Letsike says tuberculosis (TB) is the main cause of deaths amongst people living with HIV/AIDS.

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This won’t be the AIDS-free generation

In the United States, 26% of all new HIV infections are among young people ages 13 to 24. Yet only 1 in 5 high school students is tested for HIV.

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This won’t be AIDS-free generation

In the United States, 26% of all new HIV infections are among young people ages 13 to 24. Yet only 1 in 5 high school students is tested for HIV.

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Health care workers must be taught about early HIV symptoms

HIV/AIDS researchers say Primary Health Care workers need to be taught more about the early symptoms of HIV.

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Health care workers must be taught about early HIV symptoms

HIV/AIDS researchers say Primary Health Care workers need to be taught more about the early symptoms of HIV.

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Ebola can be ‘world’s next AIDS’

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for a stronger response to the spread of Ebola on Thursday, saying that “we have to work now so that this is not the world’s next AIDS.”

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Ebola may be ‘world’s next AIDS’

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for a stronger response to the spread of Ebola on Thursday, saying that “we have to work now so that this is not the world’s next AIDS.”

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Scientist prosecuted for AIDS fraud

If government prosecutors are right, a former top researcher at Iowa State University is guilty of brazen scientific fraud-actions which a criminal complaint says have cost taxpayers nearly $15 million.

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American evangelist angers Kenyans with Aids on towels comments

Kenyans are expressing anger and shock on social media and radio stations over comments made by popular American evangelist Pat Robertson in a recent TV broadcast in which he warned that towels in...

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Pope Francis is my hero says Elton John

Elton John called Pope Francis “my hero” for his compassion and push to accept gays in the Catholic church at his annual AIDS benefit.

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UNAIDS announces targets to hopefully end AIDS by 2030

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS has announced fast track targets that it ambitiously hopes will end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

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HIV/AIDS, stroke leading killers as South Africa life expectancy drops

Life expectancy in South Africa has declined on average 4.3 years since 1990, a study published on Thursday said.

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AIDS researcher calls for Africas contribution

World renowned AIDS researcher, Professor Salim Abdool Karim says Africa must invest more money in medical research, if she wants to make a difference in the lives of her citizens.

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SA not making strides in HIV infection reductions: Report

The 2013 South African Global AIDS Report shows that South Africa is not making the expected progress in the reduction of HIV infections.

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