The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre has a number of PhD candidates, one of whom is Funeka Bango, who recently presented her research proposal at UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The title of Bango’s PhD is Economic evaluation of multicomponent interventions within complex systems: Improving the sexual and reproductive health of school going adolescent girls in…
Details“HIV is not connected to death, its connected to life and that is what I am doing to the maximum.” We at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation would like to applaud former Wales professional rugby player Gareth Thomas on his decision to reveal his HIV status. After being threatened with the disclosure of his status,…
DetailsNdumiso Madubela, a PhD candidate with the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation and the University of Cape Town, presented his findings at the DTHF research meeting. Madubela’s current research focuses on identifying interventions that not only meet the needs of young people, specifically men, but tailored services needed in lower socio-economic communities. More than 30…
DetailsThe South African Health News Service Tutu Truck – Get a haircut after HIV test health-e.org.za/2019/07/17/get-a-haircut-while-testing-for-hiv-at-the-tutu-truck/ July 17, 2019 Some men say they avoid health checks because they’re ‘female-centric and uninviting’. The newly-launched Amajita Tutu Truck seeks to change that. Western Cape – The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation has introduced the Amajita Tutu Truck to…
Details9 July 2019 DTHF celebrates and supports the Finalists put forward for the UNAIDS top position. As Michel Sidibe has stepped down in May as long-time Executive Director of UNAIDS (the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS), the race has been on to find a suitable replacement. We congratulate the selection committee on selecting four…
DetailsNdumiso Madubela features in an International AIDS Society publication. A behavioural scientist and PhD candidate, Ndumiso coordinates the DTHF Men’s Dialogue programme – bringing men together to discuss the masculine role in sexual and reproductive health. Read Full Interview: Click here
DetailsThe Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is a non-profit organization working to lessen the impact of the HIV epidemic on individuals, families, and communities. We conduct research to find new HIV treatment and prevention tools and provide services such as mobile clinics and HIV education programs. One of our largest projects at the moment is a…
DetailsThat first job? The excitement of matriculating out of high school can soon become a “what next?” dilemma for many young women. This is even more difficult for those who were not successful in their examinations. The DTHF in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Global Fund have sought to address this,…
DetailsWe opened a new research facility in Sunnydale, near Masiphumelele, on Wednesday the 20th of February. We have partnered with the community of Masiphumelele for many years. In 2004 we opened a small research centre adjacent to the public clinic. The land was acquired later opposite Masiphumelele High School and a Youth Centre was built, followed…
DetailsSAVE the date! Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation along with UCT Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine & London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine will be hosting the Annual Steve Lawn Memorial Lecture on the 20th of March. We are also pleased to announce the 2019 lecturer will…
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