The KwaZulu-Natal health department has expressed concern over the upward trend of new cholera infections. The department said yesterday that 15 new cases had been reported over a 24-hour period, adding that although it was considerably less than over the same period last year, it was a matter of concern.
Equity in Health
MOZAMBIQUE: PlusNews Country Profile
UNAIDS/WHO Epidemiological Fact sheets on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.
South Africa: Government Welcomes Bank's Decision Not to Evict HIV/Aids Orphans
The Department of Social Development says it welcomes the decision by Cashbank to write off an outstanding housing loan of AIDS orphans living in Protea Glen in Soweto.
South Africa: No Deal Between UK Group And Victims
A LONDON lawyer representing SA's asbestosis victims said yesterday there was no settlement agreement between British group Cape plc and the victims. However, negotiations were proceeding "in a constructive manner" and at a fairly developed stage", said Richard Meeran, lawyer for the victims.
SOUTHERN AFRICA: IFRC appeals for US $13 million
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is appealing for more than US $13 million to fund its humanitarian programmes in southern Africa.
TAC Court victory
Cosatu statement
The Congress of South African Trade Unions welcomes the Court judgement in favour of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). It is a victory for all mothers who are HIV positive, to whom the court has ordered the government to extend the provision of anti-retroviral drugs to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of the virus. The government must now comply with the judgement and make the drugs available to all those mothers who need them, as quickly as possible.
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AIDS and human security
Statement by Peter Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director
There is a world of difference between the root causes of terrorism and the impact of AIDS on security. But at some deep level, we should be reminded that in many parts of the world, AIDS has caused a normal way of life to be called into question. As a global issue, therefore, we must pay attention to AIDS as a threat to human security, and redouble our efforts against the epidemic and its impact.
Anthrax Scare Hits Cape Town
The global anthrax scare has hit Cape Town in several separate events which included threatening letters coated in white powder, and suspicious white powder in a rubbish bin at a local police station. Provincial MEC for community safety Hennie Bester said the events were most likely hoaxes intended to sow panic among civilians.
COMMONWEALTH AWARDS FOR ACTION ON HIV/AIDS
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
President Museveni of Uganda is one of the twelve winners of the Commonwealth Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS. His award was announced by Dr Neal Blewett, the former Australian Minister for Health, at an awards ceremony held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre in Australia on 4 October.
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CONTENT OF 2002 'SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE' INFLUENZA VACCINE DECIDED
The recommendation for the composition of the vaccine for the 2002 Southern Hemisphere influenza season has been decided and communicated to vaccine manufacturers by the World Health Organization (WHO), following agreement by international experts at a WHO meeting held in Cannes, France.