Understanding HIV
When someone becomes HIV positive, he has been infected by a particular virus. It does not mean that he is sick. The HI virus will... Read More
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12 MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PrEP: Information for gay and bisexual men
Although organisations such as Health4Men, an initiative of the Anova Health Institute NPC, have been educating gay men and other men who have sex with... Read More
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take medications daily to prevent them from becoming positive if... Read More
The 3 Stages of HIV Progression
Acute Infection Stage This is the period shortly after someone has been infected with HIV. During this stage the virus is highly concentrated in your... Read More
Mary Unfaithful: Keeping HIV out of the affair
Poems, plays, songs, movies and series explore a subject that never seems to go out of fashion because it’s been a sticky topic throughout history:... Read More
Viral Load and CD4
Your immune system protects your body against illness and infections. The most important cells in your immune system are called CD4 cells. A CD4 count... Read More
Drugs and ARVs
What You Should Know If you’re on ARV treatment your kidneys and liver manage the levels of the medication in your body. Taking recreational drugs... Read More
Traditional Healers & HIV
In most rural areas in South Africa, traditional healers are the preferred and most accessible healthcare providers. A clear distinction needs to be made between... Read More
Antiretroviral Treatment
Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are pills used to control HIV. Adherence to your HIV treatment means taking your ARV pills correctly, at the right time and... Read More
Disclosure
Whether Or Not To Disclose This is a difficult decision to make because disclosure (telling others about your HIV status) can have significant consequences. Consider the... Read More
