 Strike Affects AIDS Patients
The ongoing civil service strike is keeping AIDS patients from getting their medication. Patients arrive to find hospitals closed or barricaded and where clinics are open, the doctors have to negotiate with strikers to get medication to their patients.Dr. Ashraf Coovadia, from a HIV and AIDS clinic at a Johannesburg hospital
Israeli researchers develop promising
new HIV treatment
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem may have made
a major breakthrough in the race against AIDS. A new treatment developed by
scientists from the university’s Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences
and the Institute of Chemistry have developed a new form of therapy that destroys HIV-infected human cells
without damaging healthy ones.
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Mothers-to-be that are HIV positive can transmit the virus
to their unborn babies,during pregnancy,through labour, Continued |
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Vasectomy, or male sterilisation, is a
quick and safe procedure which involves the cutting or blocking of the
sperm-carrying tubes. Continued |
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MXit, the very popular downloadable (instant
messaging) chat application that drives parents up the wall as their teens sit
glued to their phones through dinner,Continued | |
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A controversial new supplement, Revivo, has
made headlines lately with their positive testimonials from patients who have
been using the product. Continued |
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Breastfeeding, or lactation, has always
been the most effective and successful way of feeding an infant. More on Breast is Best |
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For many years, sex workers have been
discussed alongside the spread of HIV and AIDS. The media and government
organisations often focus on the relation Continued | | |
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In the field of viral infection, HIV is one
of the smartest viruses we know. Not only does it attack your body own defence
systems, it can’t be cured.Continued |
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How to cope with being diagnosed with HIV when it
feels like there’s no hope?Scream,
shout, break down, get angry, cry or even run away and hide!
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A new global survey has revealed that health care
practitioners are not having the correct conversations Continued | |
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Most
people put off visits to the doctor because they are suffering from unpleasant
problems such as extreme body odour, Or even Continued |
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Campaigners have declared that the female
condom’s reputation is not what it should be, although it can be just as
effective against preventing HIV transmission.
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The World AIDS
forum gave a standing ovation to South African scientists, when they announced a breakthrough ,Read More | | |
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MTV, an American based network, was
originally launched to play music videos.Continued |
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID for
short, is a serious infection in the upper genital tract of a woman. Continued |
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With the day and age we live in, the reality of
contracting HIV, even accidentally is a serious and real thing. Continued | |
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HIV is a shattering fact of everyday life for an
infected person and it poses challenges Continued |
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HIV is becoming more and more of a problem
in prisons because it spreads so swiftly, but there are Continued |
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Research has shown that the ‘innocent’
tattoo may have a little secret hiding inside, other than its personal Continued | |
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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted
disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. Continued |
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Flavoured, textured
or coloured... using a condom is still the most effective method of protecting
yourself against Continued |
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Fellatio, more
commonly known as a blow job, and cunnilingus - oral sex given to a woman -
involves a risk of contracting HIV.Continued | |
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Mutual masturbation or manual
stimulation refers to sexually touching someone’s genitals by hand. Continued |
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Pregnancy offers no protection for you or
your baby from sexually transmitted diseases. In fact,Continued |
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Anyone can be infected by genital
herpes, especially if they fail to act in a sexual manner without acting like a
porcupine,Continued | | |
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It is with incredible excitement that we announce the launch of the brand-new POZnews magazine! The success of the POZnews website has led to the need for another media platform, a way to reach the readers who most need the information.
As a monthly, glossy magazine, POZnews will be distributed all over Cape Town. The magazine will be available everywhere from your local doctor’s waiting room to the train station in Cape Town. High school children will take it home to their parents – after reading it themselves.
POZnews is here to actively change the future that HIV and other diseases have in South Africa. Education has always been the first step to changing the future and by supplying valuable and accurate information to our readers, we will educate and entertain our readers.
We have jam-packed our first edition with loads of valuable information. We asked around to see exactly how much you need to tell your partner in Positive Dating on page 21. We uncovered the true link between STDs and infertility in Infertility Issues on page 16. To celebrate a great man and a great leader, we give you the story behind the legendary Desmond Tutu, who is retiring from public life, in South African Icon on page 34.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy or two, send an email to info@poznews.netor simply register on the website when the subscriptions have opened. Get involved!
Managing Editor
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