South Africa

Of all third-world countries suffering from the scourge of HIV, South Africa is one of the most well-known. In a turn of events however, it has been revealed that the treatment of HIV – and indeed Tuberculosis – may be simplified for the…

Because of poor access to contraception and HIV testing in South Africa, 15% of the country’s young women and 5% of young men aged 15 to 24 are HIV positive and 50% of new HIV infections affect the wellbeing of people under 29. This is…

The South African Health Minister has announced that, as from April next year, HIV patients who are on ARV treatment will no longer have to take three tablets a day, but only one. During a media briefing, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi…

The South African Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has reported sexual health news that, in his words, has ‘destroyed my soul’. According to Mr Motsoaledi, “sugar daddies” are exploiting the countries schoolgirls, meaning that at least…

A sexual education program has helped to halve the number of HIV infections in teenagers in the South African province of Gauteng in just six years. The program focused on persuading youngsters not to rush into having sex but also pushing…