With the significant shifts in the provision of gender-affirming care following recent funding cuts, access to services has become increasingly fragmented and, for many, difficult to navigate. In response, the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) LGBT+ Health Division, together with partner organisations, has identified an urgent need to consolidate up-to-date information on where gender-affirming services…
DetailsUNAIDS goals specify that country programs should achieve viral suppression in at least 90% of those who start antiretroviral treatment (ART). In South Africa, only 51-68% of those on antiretroviral treatment (ART) achieve viral suppression, both through poor adherence and loss to care. The greatest losses occur in the first year on ART, with up…
DetailsTo listen to this blog instead — click here South Africa has made tremendous strides in the fight against HIV, coming closer than ever to meeting the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets—where in 2024, 94% of people with HIV (PWH) in South Africa were aware of their status, 80% of those were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART),…
DetailsTo listen to this blog instead, click here Today, on World Cancer Day, we shine a spotlight on the intersection of cancer and HIV. Cancer remains a significant health challenge for people living with HIV, with unique risks and barriers that highlight the urgent need for integrated care and prevention strategies. When discussing cancer in…
DetailsTo listen to this blog instead, click here Let’s imagine Daniel, a 35-year-old living with HIV. For years, his life has been stable—he’s been taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) consistently, which has led to his viral load to be so low that it has become undetectable, meaning that Daniel cannot pass on the virus to his…
DetailsThe Desmond Tutu Health Foundation expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Emeritus Professor Eric Bateman. His passing is a profound loss to the medical community, South Africa, and the countless individuals whose lives he touched through his remarkable contributions. Professor Bateman’s legacy as a distinguished pulmonologist, visionary leader,…
DetailsOn October 30th, Professor Robin Wood, co-founder and former CEO of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF), took the stage at the DTHF Science and Community event to present his latest insights into tuberculosis (TB) research. The plenary, titled “Hunting Bosons,” explored the hidden reservoirs of TB transmission and the paradigm shifts reshaping our understanding…
DetailsOn October 30th, the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) hosted a Science and Community event, reflecting on its decades-long journey from humble beginnings in compassionate HIV care to its current role as a pioneering force in healthcare research and community-centered solutions. Foundational to DTHF’s ethos has been an unwavering commitment to addressing public health challenges…
DetailsWe are excited to share the latest edition of our LGBT+ Division Newsletter! In this issue, you’ll find updates on our ongoing projects, community outreach initiatives, and upcoming events aimed at promoting inclusive healthcare and advocating for the health needs of the LGBT+ community. We also highlight our recent research on HIV prevention and treatment.…
DetailsLeading Health and LGBTQ+ Organisations Gather to Address the Need for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Health Systems and Evidence-Informed Care for Transgender People 14 October 2024 CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) and the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences, in partnership with Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM), the Triangle…
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