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We monitor HIV coverage in the SA media
ANC dome debacle: Media throws caution to the wind
The condom has once again come up against bad press after news reports claimed that a batch of government ‘Choice’ condoms, ordered from the national health department for the ANC’s centenary celebrations, was sub-standard.
Taking a more critical eye to media reports reveals that the bulk of the coverage has incorrectly given the impression that the condoms have been proven to be defective, when in fact they have yet to undergo laboratory tests.
According to countless news… Read more
The Daily Sun encourages good conversation
The Daily Sun’s ‘Speak Up!’ section provides a unique space for HIV-conscious readers to communicate through, rather than with, the media.
This… Read more
Tools only as good as the craftsman
DRUM ‘out and proud’ and addressing HIV
By publishing stories that highlight acceptance of homosexuality and same sex sexual practices, DRUM inadvertently gives HIV-prevention and treatment… Read more
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Not Shuga-coating youth issues
Shuga, a drama series broadcast on popular youth channel Mtv Base… Read more
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A harmful cocktail: Alcohol and HIV
Over the past few weeks, media coverage has gravitated towards the… Read more
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Sexual survival left by the wayside
As hoards of fledgling graduates flock to tertiary learning… Read more
Journalists HIV Resource: Take note of HIV
Take note of HIV is a journalists' blank A5 lined notebook with six inserted leaves containing basic... View event
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@DrumMagazine ‘out and proud’ and addressing HIV http://t.co/ymj0k4nw– 1 day, 3 hours, 24 minutes ago.
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The Daily Sun encourages good conversation http://t.co/VQVFGgMb– 1 day, 3 hours, 38 minutes ago.
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DRUM ‘out and proud’ and addressing HIV http://t.co/ymj0k4nw– 1 day, 3 hours, 39 minutes ago.
