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Anova experts invited to attend PEPFAR workshop

Last week (14-16 February 2012) saw Anova experts attending and presenting at an exclusive Regional Workshop on HIV Prevention among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM).

The event-presented by PEPFAR in partnership with Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-saw leaders in the area of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and HIV from over 22 countries invited to discuss outcomes, share lessons learned and review current practice and best practice.

Dr. Sindi chats about STIs and condom use on Channel Africa Radio

An interview with Anova doctor Sindi van Zyl, featured on the Africa Midday show on Channel Africa Radio on Thursday (16 February 2012), saw the HIV-expert addressing the problems and the progress in South Africa’s response to STIs.

In a show marking STI and Condom Week, Sindi cited patients’ fear of stigma as the main obstacle standing in the way of early and effective treatment of STIs.

Take note of HIV: A real page turner

Anova’s HIV & AIDS Media Project has developed and published a nifty little notebook, designed to provide essential information on the medical and social aspects of HIV for the reporter on the run.

Anova’s Dr. James McIntyre appointed to the IPM board

Executive Director of the Anova Health Institute, Dr. James McIntyre this week joined the Board of Directors of the International Partnership for Microbicides. Read more...

Anova support for public healthcare continues despite Limpopo administration

Statement of support: Khutso Kurhula (KK), a project of Anova Health Institute has been providing strategic support and capacity building to public healthcare with a particular focus on HIV in Limpopo’s Mopani district since 2004. Read more...

King’s comments threaten HIV-prevention efforts among sexual minorities

The Anova Health Institute’s Health4Men project expresses deep concern around Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekizulu’s hateful comments while speaking at an event commemorating the 133rd anniversary of the Battle of Isandwana. Read more...

Anova bolsters TB care at Zola

For the community of Zola (Soweto), the partnership between the provincial health department and Anova has already been paying dividends in the form of free and safe medical male circumcision. Now residents will also be able to access comprehensive TB treatment and care in a newly refurbished wing of the Zola Community Health Centre. Read more...