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.

23 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

Kwa mara ya kwanza baada ya miaka mingi, Kaunti ya Nairobi imeipiku Homa Bay na kuongoza kitaifa katika idadi ya maambukizi mapya ya virusi vya HIV. Ripoti ya Baraza la Kitaifa la Kudhibiti Magonjwa ya Kuambikizana (NSDCC) inaonyesha ongezeko la maambukizi kitaifa na idadi ya vifo. Hii imetokea siku moja kabla ya Siku ya Ukimwi Duniani.

1 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.