For World AIDS Day, marked on 1 December, the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining international partners to acknowledge the resilience, dedication and innovation exemplified by community leaders and organizations in the response to the HIV epidemic. From fighting stigma and discrimination, to advocating for access to affordable interventions, and community led services that put […]
As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day, Uganda is grappling with a relentless surge in HIV/AIDS infections, with over 1,000 new cases reported weekly, averaging a troubling 158 cases per day, according to the Uganda AIDS Commission. In a comprehensive assessment by the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment, the magnitude of HIV prevalence […]
Life-prolonging drugs are making a world of difference to millions of South Africans living with HIV. Because of easy access to treatment, the number of people living with HIV in South Africa has dropped by 1.3% in the past six years. The sixth South African National HIV survey, released on Monday by the Human Sciences […]
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 Research Council (HSRC) on Monday. The department believes the results will assist the country in strengthening the interventions in response to the epidemic. “These show that the country […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has praised the partnership between Kenya and United States in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), President Ruto said Kenya has made impressive strides in the fight against the scourge. “We are highly grateful to the US government for this partnership that […]
The use of HIV prevention services in the country has slowed after much attention was directed at the Covid-19 pandemic, says health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe. This has led to the ministry opting to commemorate World AIDS Day this year under the theme, ‘Together for HIV-free Namibia’. “This year’s World AIDS Day […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THE University of Florence and Doctors with Africa CUAMM has underscored the need for taking urgent measures to transform the lives of adolescents and young adults living with HIV. The remarks were made by Chiara Didonè, the Project Manager at Doctors with Africa CUAMM in Dar es Salaam yesterday. “Despite being a […]
Panic has gripped locals and leaders in Mbarara District following revelations that the district has for the last 3 years registered 1789 new HIV infections, resulting in the district having the second highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country. Chris Nahabwe, the Mbarara district HIV/AIDS focal person says most new infections have been registered in […]
The Uganda AIDS Commission is on the cusp of a significant milestone in the battle against HIV as it eagerly awaits clearance from the National Drug Authority (NDA) to commence the importation of a groundbreaking HIV injection. This intervention is expected to revolutionize HIV prevention efforts in Uganda, offering a potent and accessible alternative to […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has said the anti-retroviral medications that were delayed at the Tema Port have been successfully cleared. A press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Isaac Ofei-Baah, said the clearance was done on Friday, the 13th of October 2023. “The Ministry of Health is pleased to inform the general public […]
The journey towards curbing the spread of HIV is plagued by a multitude of obstacles, including gender-based discrimination and human rights infringements. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the Global Fund have joined forces to combat Gender and Human Rights (GHR) barriers in the fight against HIV in Nigeria. The Director-General […]
Authorities have expressed worry over resurgence of new HIV infections at a time the country started celebrating the progress it has made in eliminating the disease. The new infections have been attributed to lack of knowledge on how people can prevent the spread of the virus. Chairperson for Malawi Partnership Forum (MPF), Lawrence Khonyongwa, made […]
Mombasa — More than 300 participants from across Africa are meeting this week in Kenya, to discuss ways of tackling the African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness or Nagana. The disease claims over 50,000 lives annually, while over 65 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are currently at risk of contracting it. The participants will […]
Benjamin Kasdan, Acting PEPFAR Ethiopia Country Coordinator This month, PEPFAR is hosting a global “sustainability summit” with delegates from all PEPFAR countries. It will be the first time that PEPFAR brings together representatives from government, civil society, and the United States government, as well as multilateral organizations such as UNAIDS, the Global Fund, and the […]
As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France. “We are at your side today and tomorrow,” Macron said in a […]
Harare — Members of Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly fatal abuse of antiretroviral medications to fatten livestock, Daily Monitor reports. The legislators were more appalled by the regulator’s decision to keep quiet on such a delicate matter […]
Harare — Kenya might stop receiving funds for HIV if a decision in the U.S. Congress is not made by the end of the month, according to Business Insider Africa. In June of this year, a group of Kenyan Members of Parliament and religious leaders addressed a petition to the U.S. Congress alleging that funding […]
The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today announced designation of the Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory as a WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence, in recognition of the laboratory’s excellence in the field of HIV diagnosis and the potential of deeper collaboration with WHO in advancing the health and well-being of people living […]