HIV
An innovative programme uses short WhatsApp lessons to train South African healthcare workers on updated HIV and TB treatments. Developed by Briony Chisholm, these 10-minute sessions address challenges in rural clinics, particularly drug interactions with Dolutegravir. The approach has proven effective, reaching thousands and supporting the new Six-Month Multi-Month Dispensing programme.
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The Department of Health has reassured the public that there is no shortage of antiretroviral medicines in South Africa, despite two suppliers facing business rescue.
For the first time in many years, Nairobi County has overtaken Homa Bay to lead nationally in new HIV infections. A report from the National Syndromic Disease Surveillance Council (NSDCC) shows a national rise in infections and deaths. This comes one day before World AIDS Day.
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People living with human immunodeficiency virus can now access the enhanced outpatient HIV/AIDS treatment package from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. This was highlighted on World AIDS Day. The package provides an annual benefit of P58,500 for antiretroviral therapy and other necessary services.