Aids

Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection a person may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. Typically, this is followed by a prolonged period with no symptoms. If the infection progresses, it interferes more with the immune system, increasing the risk of developing common infections such as tuberculosis, as well as other opportunistic infections, and tumors which are otherwise rare in people who have normal immune function. These late symptoms of infection …

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GALA: Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action · 2024 English

In this edition of the GALA Times, we pay tribute to photography as a vital instru- ment for enriching and shaping LGBTQIA+ history. [...] Once in a while, you will …

inspire and mobilise. Similarly, photo- graphs of the AIDS crisis of the 1980/90s brought the epidemic to


GALA: Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action · 2024 English

In this issue of The GALA Times we go back to the late 1980s, a time of conflict, uprising and hope. [...] Also, there is still a large portion of …

lived. We have lost so many sisters to TB, HIV and AIDS, and the small group that remains is not in the


27 March 2023 English

been convicted of the offence. 45. Any person who aids or procures another person to commit an offence


GALA: Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action · 2023 English

I thought this would be a great opportunity for us to revisit that interview, and then take the Fea- tured Fam section of the newsletter to reflect on her life …

history of gay and lesbian, sex worker and HIV/ AIDs activism in South Africa. While queer activism has (the Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa) National AIDS Plan from 1994: I think which even back in the very early days of HIV/ AIDS research in South Africa, activists were calling decriminalisation of sex work. In the 1980s, HIV/AIDS in South Africa (as in other parts of the world) perform autopsies on those who had died of HIV/AIDS-related causes. As early as 1985, Knobel was


GALA: Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action · 2023 English

Solidarity is the constant whisperer appealing to our human instincts of empathy and understanding. [...] In addition, the challenges faced by activists in this context are nu- anced, and the …

the recognition of same-sex partners by medical aids and pension schemes, amongst others. All of these that people across the globe will help.” - World AIDS Day, 1 December 2006. Obvious Nomaele (Youth Forum


GALA: Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action · 2023 English

I am forgetting my own teach- ings, teachings of love, teachings of breath and learning how to live in the now. [...] I have been stressed and unhappy, but that …

of march organisers, is also a long- time HIV and AIDS activist – fighting for access to protection and


Laws.Africa · 18 November 2022 English

“Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure Government


Laws.Africa · 18 November 2022 English

“Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure Government


Laws.Africa · 18 November 2022 English

“Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure Government


Laws.Africa · 18 November 2022 English

“Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure Government


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