Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, international research shows. The study prompted the World Health Organization to change its guidelines, which had recommended delaying therapy until symptoms became apparent.
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South Africa's newly sworn-in Health Minister, Barbara Hogan, came head-to-head with her first real crisis when antiretroviral (ARV) treatment was withheld from hundreds of people in Free State Province. Some may give her an "A" for effort, but others say...
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The emerging-market world is growing faster than the developed world, and South Africa is also showing regional dominance like Brazil, Russia, India and China (Brics), says T-Sec chief economist Mike Schussler. He says South Africa has three cities in the...
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Tuesday launched an appeal for SFr265m for the coming year. It warned of greater social unrest in poor countries as high food prices were compounded by slowing economic growth,...
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The leaders of a political faction breaking away from South Africa's ruling African National Congress, will form a new party to contest elections next year. The party held its first national convention on Sunday, attracting members loyal to former president...
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Dissident members of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC)are meeting in Johannesburg to discuss forming a breakaway movement. More than 7,000 people gathered for the two-day convention, which began on Saturday, to draft policies for the new party. The size of the...
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The ruling African National Congress (ANC), which led the struggle against apartheid, is bracing for a potentially bruising split on Saturday as dissidents open a convention to prepare to launch a rival party. About 4 000 people are expected to attend...
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The ANC Parliamentary Caucus has rejected reports that 20 party MPs either abstained or stayed away from voting on the bills that disbanded the Scorpions. "We wish to place on record that all ANC MPs present in the House cast...
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The white population, the middle-class and entrepreneurs were assured on Thursday by former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa that they had a role to play in the new party to be formed by ANC dissidents. Addressing a meeting of young professionals...
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South African former minister announces new party Agencies Published: October 19, 2008, 17:33 Johannesburg: South Africa's former defence minister has said a breakaway party will be formed to challenge the ruling ANC, a radio station reported on Sunday. "Former defence minister...
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