May 18
South Africa: Washington Sours On the ANC, Threatening Trade & Aid [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Nomaindia Mfeketo, has been missing in action for more than two months through this crisis. She is on sick leave. And the view in… Read more »
Mozambique: HIV/Syphilis Community Surveillance Under Way in Maputo Suburbs
AIM
Mozambique's National Health Institute (INS), through the Polana Caniço Health Center (CISPOC), is carrying out HIV/Syphilis community surveillance in Maputo suburbs. Read more »
May 17
Gambia: Health Ministry Receives U.S.$1.5 Million Supplies From Japan And UNICEF [press release]
The Point
UNICEF and the Embassy of Japan in Senegal, accredited to The Gambia, handed over more than 1.5 million USD in supplies to support the Ministry of Health of The Gambia to… Read more »
May 09
South Africa: Courts to Decide Whether Pharmacists Can Start HIV Medicines Without a Doctor's Script
spotlight
In August 2021, the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) published legislation in the Government Gazette to enable pharmacists to prescribe and dispense antiretroviral medicines… Read more »
May 08
Tanzania: Afya Hatua Project Benefits Children Living With HIV
Daily News
BAGAMOYO District Hospital's HIV Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC) has managed to attain 99 per cent of the HIV Viral Load (HVL) suppression for 93 children under 15 years of age… Read more »
May 07
Africa: UNAIDS Calls for Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care in Prisons, Including Access to Life Saving Harm Reduction Services
UNAIDS
Harm reduction policies and practices help people who are using drugs to stay alive and protect them from HIV and Hepatitis C Read more »
May 05
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Bill Threatens HIV Progress
SciDev.Net
Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill, if signed into law, could lead to the withdrawal of foreign aid and threaten goals to end HIV/AIDS by 2030, advocates warn. Read more »
May 04
Southern Africa: Youth Leaders From East and Southern Africa Unite and Embark On HIV and Sexual, Reproductive Health Movement [press release]
UNFPA
More than 100 young people from 14 countries across East and Southern Africa gathered for a three and half day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, to delve into critical issues… Read more »
May 01
Africa: Ministers of Finance Join Forces to Highlight the Importance of Financial Sustainability in the Response to HIV
UNAIDS
Although great strides have been made in tackling HIV in recent years, Africa remains the continent most affected by HIV and progress towards ending AIDS is stalling. The COVID-19… Read more »
April 29
Rwanda: Kayonza - Youth Empowered With Knowledge on Condom Care, HIV Testing
New Times
Aimee Ernest Nyirinkindi, the head of Campaigns and Communication in the Department of HIV Prevention at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), has said that the issue of damaged condoms… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV
New Times
In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »
April 28
Namibia: Teen HIV Rate Concerns Namibia Planned Parenthood Association
New Era
Ashwell Forbes, a board member of the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, expressed concern over the rising number of reported HIV/AIDS cases among people aged 10-19 years old,… Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Gatsibo - HIV/Aids Prevalence Linked to Family Conflict, Sexually Explicit Music Videos
New Times
Marceline Mukamana, the Vice Mayor of Gatsibo District in charge of Social Affairs, has pointed out the connection between family conflict and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among… Read more »
April 24
South Africa: Can Digital Adherence Technologies Help With Adherence to HIV Medicines?
spotlight
Around 7.8 million people were living with HIV in South Africa in 2022, of which 5.7 million were taking antiretroviral treatment. People living with HIV who take antiretroviral… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Urged to Proactively Combat the Spread of HIV/Aids, Safeguard Their Futures
New Times
Nyagatare, like many other districts in Rwanda, has made significant strides in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, despite progress, young people remain one of the most… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: U.S. Reviews HIV Program Progress, Plans for Sustainable Future in Nigeria
Leadership
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has hosted federal and state ministries, health agency leadership and HIV program implementing partners in… Read more »