South Africa

UNAIDS welcomes release of latest antenatal clinic survey by South Africa’s Department of Health

08 juin 2007

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomes the release of the latest antenatal clinic survey by South Africa’s Department of Health. South Africa has produced one of the world’s most comprehensive antenatal clinic surveys. In 2006 over 33 000 pregnant women participating in government antenatal clinics were surveyed, compared to over 16 500 women in 2005.

UNAIDS Executive Director welcomes South Africa’s National AIDS Plan, highlights importance of agreeing and implementing priorities

07 juin 2007

Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS and United Nations Under Secretary General, today welcomed South Africa’s new National Strategic Plan for AIDS and expressed optimism that the country stood on the brink of turning the tide against its AIDS epidemic. He congratulated South Africa on establishing the world’s largest antiretroviral treatment programme, and on having put together an ambitious and credible five-year plan.

UNAIDS WELCOMES MOVES BY SOUTH AFRICA FOR A UNIFIED RESPONSE TO AIDS

13 novembre 2006

The Joint United Nations Programme on

Violence against protesters threatens AIDS response

14 juillet 2005

Geneva, 14 July 2005 – The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) finds unacceptable, the actions of the police during a protest of people living with HIV at a South African hospital in Queenstown, Eastern Cape province.

UN Leaders call for more action as Southern Africa enters a critical phase

25 mai 2005

Three United Nations leaders today called for the world to refocus its attention on the chronic problems and humanitarian needs of millions of people in southern Africa, especially children.

UNAIDS, UNICEF and EGPAF underscore importance of keeping single-dose nevirapine available to HIV-positive mothers

16 février 2005

UNAIDS, UNICEF and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) today expressed strong concern about the South African Medicine Control Council’s decision to discontinue use of single-dose nevirapine for prevention of mother to child transmission.

UNAIDS praises Mandela's bold stance on HIV and AIDS

07 janvier 2005

Nelson Mandela continues to be an icon in the struggle against HIV and AIDS through his unwavering and outspoken stance on stigma and discrimination towards those living with and affected by the epidemic.

'Positive' role model Musa Mjoko to carry Olympic Torch

11 juin 2004

HIV-positive 31 year-old South African Musa Njoko has been nominated by UNAIDS to participate in this year’s Olympic Torch Relay, to be held in Cape Town on Saturday 12 June 2004.

UNAIDS welcomes South Africa’s decision to implement a national antiretroviral treatment programme

19 novembre 2003

UNAIDS welcomes the decision of the South African Government to provide antiretroviral treatment on a national scale to people living with HIV in the country. The new South African national initiative will make that country’s fight against AIDS truly comprehensive, with treatment complementing prevention efforts. Its implementation will bring hope for millions of people living with HIV and their families.

Nelson Mandela & musicians join forces in fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa

21 octobre 2003

Nelson Mandela launched a worldwide music-led campaign, 46664, in London to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and to call on citizens around the world to pressure their governments to respond to AIDS as an international emergency.