In Botswana , Lesotho , Swaziland and Zimbabwe , the AIDS pandemic already has reduced the general life expectancy of men and women by more than 20 years. The average Southern African can now only expect to become 40 years old at birth, the World Health Organisatio
afrol News, 3 November - A new initiative in Senegal is uniting the country s leaders - from government and business to the arts and media - in the battle against the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Dakar government and UN agencies facilitate the initiative. These activities began to take shape at a workshop earlier this year
afrol News, 9 September - The Ugandan government has approved for distribution a new HIV test, which is based on urine samples and does not acquire educated health personnel. The approval could ease Ugandan efforts in HIV testing and reducing unsafe sexual behaviour, while providing large revenues for the US producer.
afrol News, 30 July - While the main drug preventing mother-to-baby HIV transmission, Nevirapine, is increasingly made available free of charge in most of Africa, the South African government continues to contest the drug. The producer has been given 90 days to prove the safety, or Nevirapine will be banned as a legal
afrol News, 29 July - Senegal s renowned singer, Baaba Maal, has been appointed a new UN Youth Emissary and is to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and poverty in Africa. The 49-year-old rebel of the Fulani people has become famous for his voice, multi-cultural rhythms and for his defence of the oppressed and impoverished
Visiting The Gambian, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, the Archbishop of Canterbury, paid special tribute to the many West African refugees living in Gambian camps. Refugees are one main group of Christians in The Gambia, where an estimated 80.0 percent of the population is Muslim. The Archbishop of Canterb
afrol News, 23 July - The National HIV/AIDS Control Plan for Rwanda has been financed. The plan is to prevent the further spread of AIDS in Rwanda, where an estimated half million persons already have been infected with the HIV virus. The African Development Fund (ADF) today announced it had approved a grant of US$ 2.8
afrol News, 30 May - The government of Djibouti is to invest US$ 12 million in improved control of the three major diseases threatening the country s public health; HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The Djiboutian government is setting up and implementing a response against HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections,
afrol News, 20 May - Almost every family is affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, and the disease s immense burden on the household mostly falls on women. Now, women from all over the region have met to share their experiences of living with HIV/AIDS. Women living with HIV/AIDS, home-based care-givers and women s NG
afrol News, 19 May - Popular DJ Khabzela of Jo burg YFM Radio bravely has come out to disclose his HIV status and is hailed by the majority of South Africans for giving the disease a face / voice. Conservative elements of the press however wish the star had kept his secret to himself and claim that traditional values
A majority of Angolan women interviewed by relief workers are still in the dark about HIV and AIDS. Those knowing about the disease are unable to describe how it is transmitted. AIDS prevalence is still relatively low in Angola, which however borders to some of the world s most HIV-affected areas. - I have never heard
Concern for genuine peace in Africa, the HIV/AIDS pandemic and preparations for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Tenth Assembly are the main issues at the Africa region preparatory consultation for the July 2003 LWF Tenth Assembly, which began yesterday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. - With the recent flare-ups of
The average African women gives birth to six children during her life, but she d gladly use contraceptives to lower that number. As one in 15 African women dies due to birth complications, women are also much more aware of the risks of giving birth than are men. More than one quarter of worldwide pregnancies between 19
On Women s Day, next Saturday, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will face the wrath of the country s menstruating women. On the shelves in Zimbabwe, there are few items nowadays, but the most provoking items out of supply are cotton wool and pads. - Menstruation is serious business! will be one of the main slogans wh
Truck drivers and other chauffeurs have been pinpointed as some of the most important carriers of AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections in Africa. In Ethiopia and Djibouti , drivers are now receiving condoms and drugs to prevent further spread of the diseases. Soldiers and drivers in Africa are understood
The South African government is now even criticised by the United States for its alleged failure to address the AIDS pandemic. These foreign critiques come in addition to resignation in South Africa. On Friday, trade unions are to demonstrate against government inaction. The US ambassador to South Africa, Cameron Hume,
Livingstone Mpalanyi-Nkoyoyo, the Anglican Archbishop of the Church of Uganda , this week hosts a meeting of 35 African church leaders to strengthen the fight against the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Uganda was chosen to host the meeting, the country being a rich showcase on how to fight the pandemic. According to a repo
The high rate of sexual abuse and violence experienced by Zambian girls and women also has a lethal price. The abuse also fuels the HIV/AIDS epidemic and produces a strikingly higher HIV prevalence among girls than boys, a new report shows. HIV prevalence is five times higher among young girls than young boys. - Concer
Business leaders in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) are grappling with the growing HIV/AIDS pandemic in the country. Leading executives are now learning about HIV/AIDS, particularly to better address the rights of workers living with the disease. The UN development agency UNDP reports from Brazzaville that the UN p
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