World AIDS Day 2013

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…

Gogo Pillowcase Project

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…

Computerworld Honors Progam Medal

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…

Hannan-Crusaid Treatment Centre

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…

EU Commissioner visits Emavundleni

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…