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HIV in graphs: Latest figures confirm declining rates, but areas of concern remain

Posted in: Data, HIV/AIDS, Latest

According to recently published estimates from Thembisa, the leading mathematical model of HIV in South Africa, around 7.8 million people, or 13.2% of the population, were living with HIV in South Africa in 2022. Marcus Low looked at the numbers and what they tell us about the state of HIV in South Africa.

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HIV in graphs: Latest figures confirm declining rates, but areas of concern remain

COVID-19 still impacting medical and traditional circumcision in the Eastern Cape

Posted in: COVID-19, Eastern Cape, Latest, Men's Health

The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have disrupted both traditional male circumcisions and voluntary male circumcisions in the Eastern Cape. Luvuyo Mehlwana reports.

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COVID-19 still impacting medical and traditional circumcision in the Eastern Cape

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