SA’s ARV programme hardly grew in 2025, according to latest estimates

Posted in: Focus, HIV/AIDS, InFocus, Latest, Spotlight

The number of people in South Africa on antiretroviral treatment remained roughly unchanged from 2024 to 2025, according to just-published estimates from the leading mathematical model of HIV in the country. This suggests that the disruption of US aid for HIV services has slowed the growth of our HIV treatment programme, but the impact so far is not as severe as some researchers feared it might be. Marcus Low reports.

Accountability is critical at National AIDS Council, says new civil society leader

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Focus, Healthcare system, HIV/AIDS, InFocus, Latest, Spotlight, TB

HIV activist Solly Nduku was recently elected to the top civil society position at SANAC. Thabo Molelekwa asked Nduku and his newly elected deputies about their plans and priorities for the council.

In-Depth: Mostly positive responses to SA’s new HIV, TB and STI plan

Posted in: Edition 12: SA’s AIDS & TB response, Edition 8: NSP in general, HIV/AIDS, Latest, Mental Health, NSP and SANAC, TB

South Africa’s National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs (2023 – 2028) was launched on Friday at Tlhabane Stadium in Rustenburg, North West as the world commemorated World TB Day. Nthusang Lefafa attended the event and spoke to experts and activists about the state of TB and HIV and the work that lies ahead with the new NSP.