Pretoria – Fifty one new health facilities have been accredited to offer anti-retrovirals (ARVs) in the North West as part of measures for preventing and treating HIV. This number is in addition to 29 existing sites, as the province also increased the number of people on ARVs. Provincial Department of Health spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane, said 29 community based … [Read more...] about North West extends access to ARVs
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Gauteng HIV/Aids Patients Urged to Visit Clinics Early
Pretoria – The Gauteng Health and Social Development Department has reminded people infected with HIV and Aids about the importance of presenting themselves early to clinics and hospitals for treatment. "According to our records, almost half of the number of people who are admitted at our hospitals are ill due to conditions that are HIV related. Unfortunately, some of them … [Read more...] about Gauteng HIV/Aids Patients Urged to Visit Clinics Early
North West reaches 1 million HIV testing target
Mafikeng- More than one million people have tested for HIV in the North West as part of government's drive to combat the pandemic. Provincial health department spokesman Tebogo Lekgethwane said on Monday that the province's target was 998 859 tests, with the national target being 15 million. "We are proud our province is the first in the country to achieve its target. We … [Read more...] about North West reaches 1 million HIV testing target
Youth encouraged to lead responsible lives
Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has encouraged the youth to live a life free of HIV by making correct and responsible decisions in their lives. "Government and parents have protected you for the first 20 years of your lives from getting HIV, it is now up to you to make correct and responsible decisions about your life," Dhlomo said during a candlelight … [Read more...] about Youth encouraged to lead responsible lives
Department to supply ARVs to Gauteng clinics
Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has moved to ensure that none of its provincial clinics run out of anti-retroviral drug efavirenz also known as stockrin. Department spokesperson Simon Zwane said the department's Medical Supplies Depot has today started transporting supplies to Hillbrow Community Health Centre from where clinics experiencing … [Read more...] about Department to supply ARVs to Gauteng clinics
