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Caring About Palliative Care in South Africa
In the run-up to the UN High-Level meeting on HIV/AIDS in June 2011, HIV activists from around the world are meeting in a series of consultations organized by UNAIDS to help set the agenda.
Cash Crunch Delays Shift to WHO-recommended PMTCT Regimen in Uganda
A shortage of money means Uganda is unlikely to shift its prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programmes to a more efficient UN World Health Organization (WHO) regimen soon, say government officials.
Schools HIV Testing on Track
South Africa’s Ministries of Health and Basic Education will in due course outline to the nation the full details of the schools-based HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign.
Better Pediatric HIV Services in Malawi Reduce Infections
More mothers and pregnant women in Malawi are attending antenatal clinics since the increased training of health workers in pediatric HIV care improved services to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, and pediatric HIV testing and treatment.
No Change in HIV Rate Among South Africa’s Pregnant Women
About 29% of South African pregnant women were living with HIV in 2009 – a figure that has barely shifted over the past four years, despite increased levels of commitment from the country’s health department and numerous prevention campaigns.
Sex Workers in Kenya Care for HIV-affected Peers
Shunned by mainstream society, sex workers with HIV-related illnesses in Nairobi are unlikely to receive help from concerned neighbours. Instead, some of them are being cared for by fellow sex workers.
Human Rights Watch Pushes for Help for Kenya’s HIV-positive Children in Pain
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the Kenyan government needs to do more to provide palliative care for children with chronic illnesses, including cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Equine Infectious Anaemia Detected in a Horse in Devon
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) has been detected in a horse in Devon, England after the owner requested a private vet to examine a sick horse, Defra has confirmed.
