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Brothers For Life mobilises men into action
“There is a new man in South Africa!” these are the words that have been reverberating throughout South Africa since the launch of the Brothers for Life. The campaign specifically targeted at men, designed to highlight and communicate around male norms and behaviours that undermine the health and wellbeing of men and their families. Click here to read more |
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Key Insight: Understanding local dynamics in the HIV Epidemic
JHHESA contracted Health and Development Africa to undertake quantitative and qualitative research exploring people’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in four key municipalities that are located in some of the highest districts with HIV. The study explored issues relating to multiple and concurrent partners, condom use, the linkage between alcohol, sex and HIV, attitudes towards male circumcision, knowledge levels around PMTCT and antiretroviral treatment. The studies are being used to engage these communities in knowing and understanding their epidemics so that they can develop evidence informed strategies to respond to the epidemic in their areas. Click here to read more |
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Events Calendar
SCRUTINIZE CAMPUS CAMPAIGN
Date: 16 October 2009 Time: 11h00 to13h30 Venue: Mpumalanga FET College, 280 Shezi Main Road, Mpumalanga (Pinetown) Enquires: Clifford Gcwensa Tel: +27 (0) 31 716 6800 Cell: +27 (0) 73 146 1070 |
JOHNS HOPKINS Health and Education in South Africa:A Strategic Partnership
JHHESA has been active in South Africa since 1999 and has successfully engaged with and supported the South African government and non-governmental partners with the implementation of strategic social and behavioural communication programmes, with funding through USAID/PEPFAR. Click here to read more |
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South African Students Scrutinize their risks
A number of South African universities have been Scrutinized so far this year, reaching several thousand students, learners and community members, with more such visits on the cards. These include the universities of Zululand, North West, QwaQwa and Venda, as well as the various Tshwane University of Technology campuses. Click here to read more
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Contact the Editor
RODGERS BALOYI
E: rodgers@jhuccp.co.za W: www.jhhesa.org.za T: +27 (0) 12 366 9300 F: +21 (0) 12 366 9301 A: Block D, Equity Park, 257 Brooklyn Road |
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Sonke Gender Justice Network is an organization that works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to support men and boys to take action to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies. Click here to read more |
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Sonke Gender Justice |
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New Tools and Resources Yenzakahle, do the right thing – the Brothers For Life brochure provides a summary of the key messages of the campaign , and can be used as discussion tool for various community mobilization activities.
Treatment Literacy Series - EnglishThe Siyayinqoba Beat It! Treatment Literacy Series (TLS) is a non-broadcast series that provides detailed treatment literacy information. The TLS is intended for training peer educators, treatment supporters, home-based care givers and people living with HIV/AIDS. It is designed for any organisation that wants to provide training support for HIV/AIDS services. |
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OUR WORK |
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Saving Babies - Saving Mothers: Accelerating PMTCT in South Africa
In South Africa approximately 29% of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics are living with HIV. This means each year that approximately 300 000 babies are at risk of HIV infection as 30% of children born to women living with HIV become infected with HIV. In 2008 the then Deputy President at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico committed the South African government to implementing a programme of action to reduce the number of children born with HIV through an accelerated PMTCT plan. Click here to read more
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The U.S. Agency for International Development provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance worldwide. USAID programs from the American people aim to strengthen South Africa socially, politically and economically. |
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OUR PARTNERS |
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The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) employs the most diverse prevention, treatment and care strategy in the world, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability for results. |
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Dear Supporter
The Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA) Newsletter is designed to share insights about the HIV epidemic in South Africa and to keep you informed of new programmatic developments. |
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