August 2003
Agreement on WTO Proposal for Access to Affordable Medicines
The WTO has approved a proposal enabling poor countries to access affordable medicines for diseases like malaria and AIDS. Key nations involved in the negotiations…
End of the First AIDS Conference in South Africa - 2003-08-06
The first AIDS conference in South Africa ended with calls for the government to provide AIDS medications in public health facilities. The Archbishop of Cape…
South African Government Prepares to Provide AIDS Medication to Those Suffering from the Deadly Disease - 2003-08-05
The South African government is preparing to provide AIDS medication to those in need, with a decision expected soon from the cabinet. This issue has…
Health Experts Warn About Individuals Infected with HIV - 2003-08-04
Health experts at an AIDS conference in South Africa warned of an impending increase in AIDS-related deaths as the country transitions to a more severe…
First National Conference in South Africa on AIDS Begins
The first national conference on AIDS in South Africa has started, facing strong criticism of the government's handling of the epidemic. The Health Minister's comments…