Human Papillomavirus vaccine rolls out in South Africa
The North West Health Department in partnership with the Basic Education Department will be rolling…
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Study looks at unmet needs for HIV prevention among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa
One of the most common myths around older adults is that they are not sexually…
Male circumcision curbs spread of all HIV variants, research shows
An international research team studying the HIV virus in Africa concluded that male circumcision significantly…
Public and private partnership critical to meet demand for contraceptives
Lack of access to family planning services and information among women not only undermines their…
Vaginal ring will help women take control of their sexual health
The fact that over half of the 35 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan…
Sex may spread Zika virus more often than researchers suspected
An outbreak of the Zika virus in the continental United States could begin any day…
Self-injectable contraceptives could be life-saver in Africa
Self-injectable contraceptives, which are being trailed in Uganda and Senegal, could revolutionise women’s lives in…
New guidelines on improving care for female genital mutilation issued by UN health agency
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines aimed at helping health workers…
The West Africa AIDS Foundation conducts HTC at the 7th Africa Conference
The West Africa AIDS Foundation (WAAF), a non-governmental organisation on 10-12 February 2016 conducted HIV…
Ghana to host Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights
Ghana will host the 7th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights from 8th to…