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Research conducted in many parts of the world and especially in Eastern and Southern Africa, has explored and established the relationship between HIV and human rights. Violations of human rights exacerbate the spread of the pandemic. The impact of HIV on individuals, communities, and countries is worsened by the inadequate protection and realisation of human rights. Acknowledging and addressing human rights violations should be a central element of the response to HIV and AIDS.

The Centre for the Study of AIDS invites you to this month’s AIDS forum where Dr David Harrison, CEO of loveLife, will be discussing loveLife's 'Make you Move' campaign

The Centre for the Study of AIDS at the University of Pretoria has launched its seventh AIDS Review, titled Bodies Count by Jonathan D. Jansen on 30 November 2007.

The Positive Futures Project is a regional project aimed at creating strong support for students and staff living with HIV and AIDS on university campuses.

The “grandfather” of AIDS, Reuben Sher passed away on Monday morning (10 Sept) following post surgery complications.

The National Strategic Plan (NSP) target to place another 120 000 adults and 70 000 children on antiretrovirals by the end of the year was not simply a government matter, Health department Director-General Thami Mseleku told journalists yesterday.

As a precautionary measure to ensure maximum safety of the public, the Department of Health is recalling all condoms supplied by Zalatex (and produced by Latex Surgical Products [LSP]) for the government condom distribution programme.

After a two-year study, the Academy of Science of South Africa appeals for all orthodox, traditional and alternative medicines to be subjected to the same scientific tests to prove that they can help people with HIV and TB.

Despite HIV/AIDS being the main killer of young children, health workers at KwaZulu-Natal hospitals are simply failing to test their young patients or put them on antiretroviral treatment.

The US Secretary of Health - equivalent of our minister of health - praises a dusty semi-rural area in KwaZulu-Natal for its efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.

Research at 15 hospitals shows that only 3 percent of children who died were on antiretroviral medication - although half were clinically indicated to need ARVs.

Internationally and at home, a range of reputable organisations have condemned Thabo Mbeki's decision to remove the deputy who built bridges with civil society and scientists.

While there was urgency around the development of the New Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS, there has been a marked slowdown in its implementation.

Sacked deputy health minister speaks out about her frustration after being denied access to departmental information by the Director General and Minister.

The High Court in Chennai, India has upheld India’s Patents Act in the face of a challenge by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis.

The diaphragm contraceptive device does not help to prevent HIV infection, according to the results of a three-year trial published in the Lancet today (Fri 13 July 07).