Tag Archives: South Africa

South Africa revives commitment to combating AIDS
December 16, 2009

South Africa revives commitment to combating AIDS

During his speech on World AIDS Day, South African President Jacob Zuma promised to ramp up HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment …Continue Reading

HIV treatment plans inadequate in South African prisons
December 7, 2009

HIV treatment plans inadequate in South African prisons

Many prisoners living with HIV are denied access to adequate antiretroviral drugs, leaving them susceptible to opportunistic infections. Recently, prisoners …Continue Reading

South Africa’s Constitutional Court makes final decision in access to water case
November 17, 2009

South Africa’s Constitutional Court makes final decision in access to water case

Access to an adequate amount of clean water is an integral part of maintaining good health. Unfortunately for the residents …Continue Reading

Health and Human Rights: A Journalist’s Perspective
January 30, 2009

Health and Human Rights: A Journalist’s Perspective

In 1995, after producing a successful weekly TV program about apartheid in South Africa against all odds, we broadcast an …Continue Reading