by Graham Johnson | Jul 6, 2018 | HIV Cover, HIV Virus
Receiving the news that one’s loved one has been diagnosed as HIV + is of course a shock to one’s system, but even more so for the person who has received the diagnosis. While it is excruciatingly difficult to hear the news, it is important to show sensitivity and...
by Graham Johnson | Jun 26, 2018 | HIV Virus
When addressing the matter of ARV’S, there are a considerable number of aspects to take into account. ARVs are Schedule 4 drugs, which implies that they must be prescribed by a medical doctor. The laws have changed over the years with regards to doctors dispensing...
by Graham Johnson | Jun 13, 2018 | HIV Virus
HIV Test: With most medical conditions, ignorance is not bliss. On the contrary, to be armed with knowledge is always best. HIV testing is crucial in combatting the spread of the disease. Knowing one’s HIV status is important not only to protect oneself but to also...
by Graham Johnson | Jun 13, 2018 | HIV Cover, HIV Virus
It is not uncommon for people who suspect that they may be HIV positive to want to be tested in the privacy of their homes. Home HIV test kits are available but just how reliable are they. The case for Home HIV Test results Being in the privacy of one’s home feels...
by Graham Johnson | Jun 12, 2018 | Health Insurance, HIV Cover, HIV Virus
When addressing the matter of HIV treatment in South Africa and how to access them, various factors need to be considered. Primarily, the education and awareness of the disease, the demographics and the geographics, to name a few. These salient points are addressed...
by Graham Johnson | Jun 8, 2018 | HIV Virus
HIV remission. The word “remission” is defined as a temporary diminution of the severity of a disease or pain. Thus, if someone who has been diagnosed with a serious disease such as HIV is in remission, or if the disease has been controlled, by implication, the person...