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Positive signs in South African AIDS study

A South African study into antiretroviral treatment has found encouraging signs in long-term treatment outcomes. The study looked at clinical, immunologic and virologic outcomes at large HIV/AIDS care clinics in resource-poor ... Read more
Sun January 31st, 2010 - No Comments
Need for government response to HIV highlighted

Australian researchers have estimated more than 300,000 South Africans died unnecessarily from government mishandling of HIV in the period 2000-2005. A case study by the University of Southern Queensland has slammed ... Read more
Sat January 30th, 2010 - 2 Comments
Cardio fears allayed in HIV drug

With focus largely on HIV treatment in developing African nations, the recent International AIDS Society (IAS) conference in Cape Town, South Africa highlighted improvements in treatment for people living with ... Read more
Fri August 21st, 2009 - No Comments
Human trials begin for HIV vaccine

The first ever African-developed HIV vaccine is currently undergoing human clinical trials in South Africa. The South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative (SAAVI) has begun trials of two potential vaccines -” SAAVI ... Read more
Tue August 11th, 2009 - No Comments
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Velvet in the garden

A new burlesque and cabaret show, The Velvet Garden, showcasing the debut work of up-and-coming performers will feature at the Red Rattle Theatre on Friday, March 19. With playwright Wayne Tunks as host, the ... Read more
PFLAG outrage: Shame on you, Tony Abbott
Parents, friends and relatives of gay and lesbian people are being encouraged to register ... Read more
We were wrong
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says a deal was struck to to force a vote ... Read more
Change to BGF service structure
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) clients will be asked to take more responsibility for their ... Read more
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re shovel-ready!
The shriek of whistles pierces the air, dykes tease the crowd with their purring ... Read more
HIV+ migrant inquiry
Some of the nation’s peak AIDS bodies have used an inquiry into migration by ... Read more




