2011 Topical Issues
NHLS develops new strategies to fight HIV/AIDS
South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world. Estimates indicate that 5,6 million people in our country are living with HIV. It has also been shown that AIDS is the biggest killer in [...]
World aids day – zero new infections!
1 December is World Aids Day; a day that brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity [...]
UN general assembly political declaration On NCD’s
The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on 20 September 2011. Among a long list of actions on curbing the global epidemic of NCDs, the heads of state call [...]
Legislation ushers South Africa into a new era for cancer registration
Cancer is major health challenge facing health systems in both developing and developed countries. The World Health Organization estimates that globally more than 10 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year and projects that [...]
World malaria day
Achieving progress and impact This year’s World Malaria Day theme “Achieving Progress and Impact” highlights recent successes in efforts to and causes global partners to take stock of what needs to be done to control, [...]