September 09
South Africa: 465,000 People Living With HIV in the North West
The North West had the fifth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country at 12.3% in 2022, with HIV prevalence in the province at 20.8% among those aged 25 to 49 years old overall. Read more »
August 28
South Africa: Limpopo Sees a Decline in HIV Prevalence, but Gaps Remain
The Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Limpopo has found that the province had one of the lowest HIV prevalence levels among all… Read more »
August 15
South Africa: Survey Reveals Uneven Progress in Eastern Cape's Fight Against HIV
The Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for the Eastern Cape has found that HIV prevalence in the province seems to have stabilised from… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Launches Global Alliance Chapter to End Aids In Children By 2030
Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launched the South African Chapter of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030, led by his wife, Humile Mashatile. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Health Welcomes Latest HIV Survey Findings
The Department of Health has welcomed the results of the sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour (SABSSM VI) survey released by the Human Sciences… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Survey Shows Decrease in Those Living With HIV in SA
A new survey has found that the percentage of people living with the HIV virus in South Africa has decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: SA Strengthens Efforts to End Aids Among Children By 2030
South Africa is sharpening up its HIV prevention efforts by focusing on pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents as part of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in… Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Collect HIV Medication At the Post Office
People living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) who collect their medication from government clinics have the option of collecting their medication from a Post Office… Read more »
November 30, 2020
South Africa: Probe Into Forced Sterilisation of HIV Positive Women Welcomed
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. Read more »