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Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
Enough About AIDS Already? No -- Too Little
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 15 (IPS) - South Africa's high HIV prevalence has been described as the biggest challenge facing the country since apartheid. In light of this, one would expect to be bombarded with AIDS prevention messages on radio, television, billboards and bus stops. Yet some say that not enough of these messages are available.
Manto's plan to stem health worker emigration
A new human resources plan should provide a framework for stemming the emigration of health workers from South Africa, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Wednesday.
Manto's plan to stem health worker emigration
A new human resources plan should provide a framework for stemming the emigration of health workers from South Africa, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Wednesday.
Minister introduces draft Health Charter
Government has introduced a draft Health Charter aimed at improving access, equity and quality in healthcare and levels of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in the country.
G8 countries robbing Africa UK health experts
On the eve of much-hyped G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland health experts have hit out at the English speaking countries in the exclusive club, accusing them of giving aid with one hand while robbing African countries with the other by siphoning off their most precious resource doctors and nurses.
HIV drugs and food not keeping up with demand
An estimated 200 000 South Africans living with HIV and AIDS are in urgent need of anti-AIDS drugs, but supply is not keeping up with demand. And, despite good nutrition being an essential pre-requisite for starting anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment, only a fraction of HIV and AIDS patients are receiving the supplements and food parcels.
SA falling behind in AIDS treatment report
SA is falling far short of the AIDS treatment targets set by the United Nationss HIV/AIDS agency, UNAIDS, and the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to a new report released yesterday by the agencies.
Deputy minister brings breath of fresh air
Deputy health minister Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge dispenses with pomp in favour of problem solving.
SA needs to end the 'ayikho syndrome'
South Africa needs more antiretroviral drugs to end the ayikho syndrome - or there is nothing - in rural clinics where AIDS patients are being turned away, a National AIDS Conference heard on Friday.
HR plan far from ready
Government's plan to address the critical shortage of nurses and doctors is months from developing practical guidelines.
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