Tackling the stigma of Breast Cancer this Women’s Month: While October is traditionally Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of discussing this very common disease in Women’s Month cannot be overlooked – after all, Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed, yet highly curable disease among South African women. So, while celebrating the stories of our remarkable … [Read more...] about Tackling the stigma of Breast Cancer this Women’s Month
Stigma
How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda | The Conversation
How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda: Dutourdumonde Photography/ShutterstockFor 25 years, northern Uganda was devastated by civil war. During this time the area’s residents, many of whom belong to the Acholi people, were forced from their homes. They ended up living in internally displaced camps, relying on the World … [Read more...] about How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda | The Conversation
Ennerdale community outreach event to address mental health myths and stigma
Ennerdale community outreach event to address mental health myths and stigma: Stigmas regarding mental health issues often stem from myths and misunderstandings, and can leave those in need of treatment and support feeling isolated and more prone to addictions of various kinds. An upcoming community outreach event, hosted by the Recovery Good News Centre and Akeso Alberton … [Read more...] about Ennerdale community outreach event to address mental health myths and stigma
SA News: South Africans with HIV miss out on the benefits of early treatment due to a fear of stigma
South Africans with HIV miss out on the benefits of early treatment due to a fear of stigma: At least that’s the theory. But in the world’s first community-wide study of test and treat, performed in South Africa and published on Dec. 1 in The Lancet HIV, the intervention did not lower infection rates at all. The result of the five-year study ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africans with HIV miss out on the benefits of early treatment due to a fear of stigma
Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment | The Conversation
Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment: ShutterstockThere have been great strides and many important victories in the fight against HIV. Scientific innovations and sustained investment have been the most important weapons in this ongoing battle. Nevertheless the epidemic retains a powerful grip – especially on people in … [Read more...] about Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment | The Conversation
