Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, Institutue of Infecious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, UCT: The annual tea party given by the staff in the IIDMM cafeteria will be on Friday 29th November at 10am. Watch out for the DTHF AIDS awareness stunt to highlight this special day. Youth Centre, Masiphumelele: Iziko Museum is collaborating with the DTHF…
DTHF staff – you are amazing! There was a fantastic response to provide gifts for Gogos following the request from our Patron, Mrs Leah Tutu, to give comforts to the elderly rather to gifts to her on her birthday. Twelve pillowcases stuffed with toiletries, slippers, towels, sweets, biscuits, scarves, etc. were taken to Cheshire Home…
The MRC is offering funding for high profile medical research projects, known as “Flagship Projects” because of the possibility of their considerable impact on the health of our nation. Submissions were reviewed and two out of five chosen to receive Flagship status. The Flagship Projects are the largest medical research grants made by the MRC.…
The DTHF Youth Centre hosted President Barack Obama on Sunday 30 June 2013. The purpose of the event was to give the President a first hand experience of the impact PEPFAR funding has made on the lives of South Africans most vulnerable to HIV. At 2pm Ou Kaapseweg pass was closed to traffic and helicopters…
DTHF receives Computerworld Honors Program Medal for World Good. At a gala event in Washington DC, USA on 3rd June the DTHF was awarded the honor medal in the World Good category at the Computerworld Honors annual award ceremony. In 2012 the DTHF switched to an innovative accounting system to improve financial control and facilitate…
The DTHF is delighted that the band Freshlyground has been honoured by the US non-profit, Shared Interest, at a glittering banquet in New York on 4th April. They were recognised for their contribution in overcoming HIV. The band has supported the Sizophila counsellors at the DTHF for many years. On receiving the award Simon Attwell,…
Selected public sector AIDS patients will start to take simplified ARV treatment of just one combination pill a day to manage their infection. The South African National AIDS Council(SANAC)welcomes this change in treatment protocols by the Department of Health. The Council hopes that this will encourage patients to stay on treatment, thus reducing the incidences…
Children who are infected with HIV need particular support and encouragement if they are to manage their health. It is important that an attractive, child-friendly environment is created to encourage the youth to return for assessment and to receive their medication. The Hannan-Crusaid clinic runs a dedicated adolescent programme for older children and youth on…
Ms Geoghegan-Quinn, European Union, EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, was received by Dr Surita Roux, Director the Centre, and DTHF Chief of Operations, Professor Linda-Gail Bakker. The delegation were brought up to date on the challenges related to HIV and the encouraging advances being made by medical research, especially in South Africa where HIV…
The members of the popular South African band, Freshlyground, have been outstanding supporters of the DTHF over many years. Their special interest is the vital role that counsellors play in supporting those living with HIV. “Getting tested should be all part of the rhythm of life”, says Zolani Mahola, lead singer in the band. Freshlyground…