HIV Support South Africa

30/10/2025

Amazing news! Preventing HIV is so important and this is a game changer. PrEP Injectable LENACAPRAVIR (two injections a year) . This has just been registered by SAHPRA this week, and hopefully we will be able to start prescribing it in approximately February. Remember, at this stage, the registration is for HIV negative Prevention of HIV - ie PrEP ( Pre exposure Prophylaxis). This is not for treatment of those needing HIV treatment .

South Africa has become the first African country — and our medicines regulator the third worldwide — to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN). The shot could bring an end to Aids if enough people take it. The jab, which the health department could start rolling...

28/05/2025

https://www.vimbohealth.com/research.html
Tafi Mazikana from Vimbo Health contacted me - its a research company looking for people living with HIV 18-35 to test out a mental health app, and includes a small stipend. see the link for more details and to get more info from them.

28/05/2025

https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/2025/2025-05-06-historic-first-global-fund-procures-african-made-first-line-hiv-treatment/

some good news about Africa sourcing its care and products from within Africa.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has reached a historic milestone by procuring – for the first time – a first-line HIV treatment manufactured in Africa. The treatment – lifesaving, quality-assured antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) called TLD (tenofovir, l...

28/05/2025

https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2025/may/20250526_ethiopia

25/04/2025

https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/04/23/francois-venter-our-hiv-programme-is-collapsing-and-our-government-is-nowhere-to-be-seen/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ4PwNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBwdWRKd0ZYeUFYWkxDSm1RAR6rwkIvc1eJRQHOOVhuAq_SiauF85TXrTEa0i51ALnC1HoiDBUm5thsqkgR5g_aem_kqxAJQqMOszkbOpS1wWTbg

Is our work of the last two decades coming undone?

We’re watching the largest HIV treatment programme in the world unravelling in real time. We don’t need perfection, but we do need a combination of urgency, action, and strategy to save it, argues Professor Francois Venter.

18/02/2025

Be careful- there are risks involved with IV drips

Registered nurses and doctors are legally required to administer IV infusions.

01/12/2024

On this World AIDS Day, let’s challenge the stigma surrounding HIV. Together, we can create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their health status. Educate, support, and advocate for those living with HIV. Let’s end the stigma! 💖

Feel free to share your stories or thoughts in the comments below! Let's make a difference together!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564172/table/pe.app5.tab4/
[8] https://globalrph.com/medcalcs/iron-dextran-dosing-calculator-iron-deficit/

As the global HIV community prepares to commemorate the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, follow HIV.gov to st...

22/11/2024

Good Stories is a great page to follow. it details stories of lived experience, stories that are relevant to South Africans, stories to inspire and stories that are real.

18/11/2024

🌍❤️ World AIDS Day 2024 - December 1st ❤️🌍

What are you doing on 1 December?

Join us as we commemorate the 37th World AIDS Day with the theme “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress.” This day serves as a powerful reminder of our global commitment to end HIV-related stigma, honor those we’ve lost, and work towards a future where HIV is no longer a public health threat.
Let’s unite in our efforts to raise awareness, support those affected, and advocate for continued progress in treatment and prevention. Together, we can make a difference!

28/10/2024

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/why-we-dont-have-long-acting-hiv-treatment-in-south-africa-20240811

PREVENTION VS TREATMENT
Dont get confused! In South Africa, injectable TREATMENT is not available yet and the article attached explains why.

What HAS been in the media and press is INJECTABLE PREVENTION - a six month injection to prevent HIV infection in a person who is HIV NEGATIVE.

It is easy to confuse and many reporters and articles confuse it themselves.

As it stands, if you are HIV positive, there is no injectable treatment available in SA>

If you are HIV negative and want to remain so, the option of an injectable prevention should be coming in the near future.

HIV prevention injections have recently been making headlines around the world, but there has been much less noise about antiretroviral injections to treat HIV.

24/10/2024

https://www.mygc.co.za/external/diary/77665fbd-8948-414b-bf31-ffb5cb77d7a9

We have an online booking platform that is now active - this includes telehealth and virtual consultations for those outside of Jhb.

11/10/2024

Read here if you'd like to know more about our founder Dr Ashford, who remains passionate about treating people living with HIV and ensuring they lead a full and normal life.

With a focus on family health and a compassionate approach, our practice has been dedicated to the well-being of patients across all ages since 2008. Specializing in managing chronic conditions such as HIV, TB, Diabetes, and more, the team emphasizes comprehensive care for families.