Understanding the impact of HIV/AIDS on your company

Wed, 28 Mar 2012

The majority of companies in South Africa reported lower productivity and increased levels of absenteeism as a result of HIV/Aids in the workplace. An economic impact assessment can help your company understand and combat the effects of HIV/AIDS.

SANAC tightens its operations

Mon, 19 Mar 2012

In an effort to change negative perceptions about its effectiveness, SANAC, the HIV advisory body, has decided to tighten its operations in the battle against Hiv/Aids. The aim is to establish a more accountable, transparent, efficient and effective organisation.

Can your company really afford not to do a KAP survey?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012

Do you know your employees? Performing research on employees doesn't always rank very highly on a managers to-do list but conducting a survey in the workplace will help employers develop strategies that are relevant to the workforce.

Fight HIV by knowing your status

Mon, 05 Mar 2012

Employees have been urged to get tested for HIV/ Aids as this would empower them to make critical decisions about their lives. Since the HCT campaign was launched by President Jacob Zuma in April 2010, 14 million people tested by June last year.

Call for accelerated HIV, Aids prevention

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

While the country is doing well with regard to treatment and the prevention of mother- to- child transmission, President Jacob Zuma has called for the acceleration of the prevention of HIV and Aids.

Using politics to teach ARV adherence

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Linking various drug classes to the three major political parties in the country is one way of getting the message across. Nicolene Rose- Innes takes learning by association to a whole new level in her HIV/Aids awareness workshops.

Women want more access to female condoms

Fri, 02 Dec 2011

More access to female condoms, protection of commercial sex workers and access to HIV information for rural women were some of the requests given to Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe as the country marks World Aids Day.

New HIV/Aids plan unveiled

Fri, 02 Dec 2011

The National Strategic Plan unveiled by President Jacob Zuma aims to deal with HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis by adopting a holistic approach which includes preventative and therapeutic measures.

Gauteng calls on residents to test for HIV

Fri, 02 Dec 2011

Although over three million people have tested for HIV, the Gauteng Health Department is calling on others to heed the call and voluntarily have themselves tested.

SA marks World Aids Day

Thu, 01 Dec 2011

A number of activities have been lined up around South Africa to mark World Aids Day, with President Jacob Zuma expected to unveil the country’s new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and Aids 2012 – 2016.

Commission for Gender Equality

Thu, 01 Dec 2011

Open communication about the dangers of HIV/Aids and other diseases has been encouraged by the Commission for Gender Equality as a means of eliminating stigmatisation and stereotyping around some of South Africa's most lethal diseases.