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Latest in Media Watch
We monitor HIV coverage in the SA media
The case for making research relevant
An article in The Star raises an important issue around HIV and sexual minorities but by simply rehashing the findings of one report, stops short of making it relevant to local audiences.
There is growing awareness that addressing the sexual health of men who have sex with men is key to an adequate response to the HIV epidemic.
Last week (17 May 2013) an article in The Star chimed in on the conversation, pointing out that as a result of stigma, discrimination and underfinancing… Read more
Mabuza under fire for not ‘restructuring’
Mabuza under fire for not ‘restructuring’
Premier David Mabuza has come under fire for continuing to employ more staff in his office when he should be restructuring it and making sure that it is… Read more
3 365 School girls pregnant
An alarming 1 565 young girls have fallen pregnant in Mpumalanga in the first quarter of this school year.… Read more
Top Stories
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Don’t further disable the disabled
Access to HIV-related information for disabled patients remains… Read more
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Keeping ‘Mama’ covered
Coverage that raises awareness around innovative mobile technology… Read more
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The case for making research relevant
An article in The Star raises an important issue around HIV and… Read more
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Nyaope: dangerous drug, dangerous misconceptions
Despite evidence that disproves the popular belief that… Read more
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(Safe) Sex on our screens
DSTV competitor TopTV made news this week after the broadcaster’s… Read more
Cutting from the same cloth: integrating MMC, TMC & initiation - Health science café
Cutting from the same cloth: integrating MMC, TMC & initiation
In the run-up to... View project
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