“Scared for Our Lives”: Activists Warn Parliament of Looming HIV Crisis After PEPFAR Cuts
South Africa is on the precipice of a major public health crisis, activists have warned, following devastating cuts to HIV funding by PEPFAR.
“They Don’t See Us”: Maya Sebopelo’s Fight for Gender-Affirming Care
“They treat us like our healthcare doesn’t matter,” says transgender Pretoria student Maya Sebopelo about her struggle to access gender-affirming care.
Aaron Motsoaledi: “HIV Progress Won’t Be Reversed by Donor Cuts”
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has sought to downplay the impact of the withdrawal of donor funding by the United States on South Africa’s HIV response.
British Doctors: UK Supreme Court Trans Ruling is “Scientifically Illiterate”
Resident doctors from the British Medical Association slam the recent anti-trans ruling by the UK Supreme Court as “unscientific”.
Our HIV Programme Is Collapsing — and Our Government Is Nowhere to Be Seen
We’re watching the largest HIV treatment programme in the world unravelling, writes Professor Francois Venter. So where is the government?
Inside the SA Government’s Confused Response to the US Funding Crisis
The South African government could have used emergency allocations to finance services closed due to US funding cuts but has failed to do so.
Updated LGBTQIA+ Guidelines Launched for South African Mental Health Professionals
Mental health professionals in South Africa now have access to updated new guidelines for working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Doccie Shines Light on Barriers to Gender-Affirming Healthcare in South Africa
A new documentary from Iranti has highlighted the critical need for accessible gender-affirming healthcare in South Africa.
Heartbreak as SA LGBTQ+ Groups Downsize Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts
Two leading South African LGBTIQ+ groups drastically scale down their services and let go of dozens of staff members due to US funding cuts.
US Funding Cuts: Hope for Trans Community in Buffalo City
The Eastern Cape Health Department steps in to provide gender-affirming care for the trans community in Buffalo City.