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…
DetailsPieter-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…
DetailsDesmond 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…
DetailsDTHF 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…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsDTHF 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…
DetailsThe 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,…
DetailsSelected 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…
DetailsChildren 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…
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