This is a series of stories, by Leonie Marinovich for Daily Maverick, in which urban African women speak frankly about the nuances and strategies of living with their HIV status, ... Read more »
Kinawataka Women's Initiative is a non-governmental organization started with the aim of reducing HIV infections and sensitizing women and children on the dangers of the disease. ... Read more »
The HIV prevalence rate among women is highest in urban areas, according to the 2011 Uganda Aids survey indicator. Read more »
The World Health Organisation has revealed that Angola is among the African countries hardest hit by the Aids pandemic. Read more »
The National Agency for the Control of Aids has announced that it aims to eradicate Aids-related deaths by slashing the transmission rate from mother to child to zero. Read more »
While significant progress is being made in coming to grips with the HIV epidemic, stigma remains a major challenge, says UN Aids. Read more »
Head of the Anglican Church, Bishop Valentino Mokiwa, has urged the government to enact laws to protect HIV/AIDS patients from stigmatization, which UNAIDS has identified as a ... Read more »
A professor in Cape Town has received a U.S.$100 000 grant to pursue research into the most effective contraception for women at risk of HIV infection. Read more »
The Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative is working with governments, NGOs and other partners to provide programmes that strengthen communities and promote the psycho-social ... Read more »
High levels of unemployment and poverty have movitated non-governmental organization's and successful individuals to reach out to the less fortunate and donate food and clothes. Read more »
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