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South Africa returns to stricter lockdown, virus ‘surging’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that his country will return to stricter lockdown measures in the face of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press May 30, 2021, 8:21 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President… Read More: South Africa returns to stricter lockdown, virus ‘surging’ »

High rates of starting and staying on PrEP in pregnant South African women, despite barriers

High initiation and persistence on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been documented in pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa, with 91% of those offered PrEP starting it and nearly half of those continuing to take PrEP six months later. While women who had given birth and those reporting side effects were less likely to stay… Read More: High rates of starting and staying on PrEP in pregnant… »

As AIDS recedes, HIV stigma evolves in rural South Africa

Widely available ART in rural South Africa has led to dramatic decreases in AIDS-related mortality over the last few years. A new qualitative study has revealed that HIV is now seen as a ‘preferred’ chronic illness when compared to cancer, diabetes and hypertension. However, this research also questions whether these shifts have led to a… Read More: As AIDS recedes, HIV stigma evolves in rural South Africa »