Politics and Policy – Media Watch

SANAC’s sweet tooth

Anybody with a sweet tooth could automatically become a ‘sweet-heart’ if SANAC’s tax plan becomes a reality.
Continue reading | 30 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: city press, funding, policy, sanac

Neonatal circumcision: Are you in or out?

The debate on neonatal circumcision continues, sparked by a SANAC proposal which might see the practice become more widespread.
Continue reading | 30 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: abuse, ethics, healthcare, hiv prevention, legal, maltreatment, neonatal circumcision, policy, the star

Questions around exclusive breastfeeding plan

The Mail & Guardian reports that doctors and HIV-positive mothers have voiced the opinion that the government’s new exclusive breastfeeding plan is good on paper but may not work in the real world.
Continue reading | 26 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: aaron motsoaledi, breastfeeding, healthcare, mail & guardian, pmtct, policy

Staying ‘abreast’ of news coverage

News reports on the consultative meeting on breastfeeding have dominated the news media this week.
Continue reading | 25 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: aaron motsoaledi, breastfeeding, daily sun, formula feeding, sowetan, the citizen, the new age, the star, the times

Loaning and groaning: Suggestions for Swaziland

Do you have an opinion on how Swaziland should use the money loaned to them by South Africa?

Maybe the more pertinent question to ask is: Who doesn’t have an opinion on what Swaziland should spend its hand out on?

Continue reading | 18 August 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: arvs, drug resistance, healthcare, hiv prevalence, policy, swaziland, the new age
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