Metropolitan has made a substantial contribution to the Tutu Tester Project. Since its inception, in 2008 the Tutu Tester has utilised sophisticated testing equipment and trained staff, to provide the service in areas stretching from Masiphumelele in Noordhoek through to Khayelitsha. Prof Linda-Gail Bekker stated that the Tutu Tester “takes the health facility to the…
“South Africa is currently implementing the largest antiretroviral treatment programme in the world. This is a very positive development. Unfortunately, with over 400 000 new HIV infections occurring in 2012, South Africa also ranks first in HIV incidence in the world. There is a need to balance treatment and prevention efforts in the country,” cautioned…
Mpho Kathleen Ndebele is a retired professional social worker. She has served on varied boards, including the Environmental Development Agency, the National Business Initiative, Black Sash, Impumelelo Innovations Awards, Brimstone Investments and Siphumelele Investments. She was also vice–chairperson of the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority. She has served as Non-Executive Director of Brimstone Investment Corp. Ltd…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned Uganda’s proposed law against homosexuality, saying there is no scientific or moral basis ever for prejudice and discrimination – and accusing the Ugandan president of breaking a promise not to enact the law. The new law would extend the prohibitions and penalties in a country where homosexuality is already a…
The DTHF colourful mobile unit, the Tutu Tester is on the road again, this time in Hout Bay. The unit provides a wellness package of health services in addition to HIV testing. International funding that had supported the project since 2008 came to an end in September 2012. Thanks to a partnership with Metropolitan Health…
Pieter-Dirk Uys is generously giving a charity performance of his new show, Adapt or Fly, to benefit the Youth Centre. The Centre offers educational support, reproductive health services, sport, drama, art and a range of activities to equip the young people of Masiphumelele and Ocean View, Cape Town for a brighter future. More than 2000…
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…