In a momentous event on Friday, September 29, Anova Health Institute and the Department of Health gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of 65 dedicated professional nurses who successfully completed their Nurse-Initiated-Management of Antiretroviral therapy (NIMART) mentorship programme in Sedibeng. This journey has been a year-long endeavour for the nurses, filled with dedication, perseverance, and […]
In a world where health systems are constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-growing population, pharmacists stand as the unsung heroes in the realm of healthcare. On World Pharmacists Day, celebrated every September 25th, the global community comes together to acknowledge and celebrate the pivotal role that pharmacists play in the healthcare ecosystem. […]
As we embrace the month of June, it is crucial to turn our attention to a matter often overlooked but of utmost importance: men's health. Men face unique health challenges that require awareness, proactive action, and open conversations. Men's Health Month, celebrated in June, serves as a timely reminder to prioritize the well-being of men, […]
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Taking care of one’s sexual health means regularly testing for HIV/STIs, taking PrEP or ART and accessing regular screenings. Many people may leave STIs untreated which can lead to health and relationship problems that make them and their partner more susceptible to other infections that can attack the immune system. This is why, for STI/Condom […]
The U.S. government, through USAID, and the Western Cape Department of Health on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, signed a historic Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement to implement initiatives specifically focused on driving towards HIV, TB, and COVID-19 epidemic control. The signing ceremony at the District Six Community Day Centre in Cape Town included Western Cape Premier, Alan […]
17 September marks World Patient Safety Day, a day to raise global awareness on the issues that patients come across. The biggest issue in the past 18 months, has been the lack of access to the clinics because of the pandemic. Earlier this year, Anova Health Institute launched an aggressive campaign to welcome patients back […]
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and changed everyone’s life but with the vaccine being rolled out, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Amanda Ndlangisa recently spoke to two Anova Health Institute employees who recently got vaccinated.
According to research, people living with HIV are more likely than others to become sick with tuberculosis (TB). This is because HIV weakens the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight TB germs.
August marks Child Health Month, and our focus this year is testing children and teenagers for HIV. Amanda Ndlangisa sat down with Dr Melanie Collins, Technical Advisor: Paediatrics and Adolescents at Anova Health Institute, who highlights the importance of people knowing their HIV status, especially children.