Ahead of World Aids day tomorrow (Sat 1 Dec) there is a large movement taking place encouraging people to get tested and know their status. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi took to television to deliver the message himself this morning, proudly displaying a bandage from his own test which has been administered five minutes before he [...]
As an activist, I am always looking for new opportunities to increase awareness of HIV and Aids education. Now, a fantastic new partner has come on board to help spread the message to a whole new generation. Connect-Ed is an initiative by Durex that I am proud to put my name to. Working together, we [...]
The UN has issued a strong statement highlighting the importance of human rights in the preventing the spread of HIV and Aids. With Human Rights Day only recently passed, it seems appropriate to reflect on the issues raised. Speaking during the first UN Human Rights Council panel on HIV, the UN High Commissioner for Human [...]
There’s no doubt that technology plays an important role when it comes to HIV awareness and education. We’ve already looked at smartphone apps that help users locate free condoms. Now, amidst a large increase in condom use amongst young South Africans, a new website aims to use the power of social media to promote condom use and [...]
We’ve discussed some scary statistics when it comes to HIV and Aids. We’ve also spoken before about the importance of condoms in preventing the spread of HIV. Now, according to TimesLive, a recent study conducted by the Royal Society has shown just how effective they can be. According to figures published in the Royal Society [...]