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Circumcision age for boys stirs confusion
JOHANNESBURG, 20 August 2010 (Sowetan) - Scientists and medical practitioners have indicated it would be in the child's best interest to be circumcised at an early age. However, there have been issues raised with regard to the Children's Act.
Swaziland: A culture that encourages HIV/AIDS
MBABANE, 19 August 2010 (allAfrica.com) — Anecdotal evidence that entrenched cultural beliefs among Swazis actively encourage the spread of HIV/AIDS has been confirmed by a joint government and UN report.
South Africa: Health, Business Sectors Unite Against AIDS
JOHANNESBURG, 18 August 2010 (allAfrica.com) — The Department of Health would be partnering with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) to help strengthen government's HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaign, said Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
South Africa: More Gauteng babies born HIV negative
PRETORIA, 18 August 2010 (allAfrica.com) — More than 90 percent of babies born to HIV positive mothers in Gauteng public health facilities between April and June 2010 were saved from the virus, says provincial Health and Social Development Department.
South Africa: Country lagging behind Rwanda in fight against HIV/AIDS
JOHANNESBURG, 17 August 2010 (allAfrica.com) — South Africa COULD learn valuable lessons from Rwanda's structural reforms that have prioritised education and healthcare - especially the fight against HIV/AIDS - as fundamental cornerstones of national policy.
Southern Africa: No single formula for MCPs
JOHANNESBURG, 17 August 2010 (PlusNews) — In southern Africa, prevention campaigns highlighting the HIV risks of having more than one partner at the same time have largely targeted heterosexuals and ignored the fact that men who have sex with men also have multiple partners.
