How sport fraternities based in South Africa have responded to the HIV/Aids crisis: A narrative review

Student: Raymond Sizwe ManduloCountry: South Africa Various South African non-profit organisations and sport fraternities have used sport-based interventions to enhance HIV/Aids prevention and awareness, particularly among professional athletes. A narrative review found that sport fraternities have implemented diverse HIV prevention programmes, including drafting HIV policies, conducting education campaigns, distributing HIV/Aids toolkits, facilitating peer education and promoting condom use […]

Economic challenges that affect how civil society organisations reach their 90-90-90 targets

Student: Niza ChipetaCountry: Zambia The study investigated economic challenges faced by Botswana NGOs, particularly Bamalete Lutheran Hospital, following the implementation of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 HIV/Aids strategy. Launched in 2014, the strategy aimed to diagnose 90% of HIV-positive individuals, provide treatment to 90% of diagnosed people and achieve viral suppression for 90% of the people who were treated by […]