Information on HIV and The Cover Available
Home HIV Test – How reliable are the results?
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...
HIV treatments available in SA and how to access them
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...
“HIV Remission” what does this mean?
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...
HIV positive Medical Aid: What does medical aid cover for HIV positive people?
You have just received a positive HIV result and you are wondering what next? Can you live a happy life? What about your hopes and dreams? Or maybe you are already living with HIV and are eager to improve and maintain your well-being. Do you have the option to access...
How far are we in finding a cure for HIV?
As advanced as science and technology is throughout the world, there is currently no cure for HIV. Yet, there are many clinical studies and trials that are dedicated to researching and discovering a cure for HIV. The current antiretroviral treatments allow people...
Prolonging Life of HIV positive people with Good Nutrition
Living a healthy life HIV positive We are all at fault for not supporting our bodies with the correct nutrients and minerals the body requires to stay healthy. But if you are living with HIV then it is imperative to offer your body the correct and nutritious food to...
HIV positive mouth sores
Mouth sores as a result of a compromised Immune system are common and will effect at least 30% of HIV positive people. There are a variety of different types of mouth sores that HIV positive people may experience, all of which can be very painful, uncomfortable and...
Preventing HIV transmission one circumcision at a time
Studies have shown that circumcision has an effect on the type of bacteria that lives on the penis. This would explain why men who have been circumcised have a 50%-60% reduced risk of being infected with the HIV virus (the virus that causes Aids). Researchers have...
People living with HIV have Life Insurance Options
Life Insurance for people living with HIV has traditionally been loaded to the extent that it is not affordable and the families and friends of those living with HIV have been left without any financial security in the event of death due to an illness or complication...
Companies in South Africa that offer HIV Life Insurance cover – updated June 2018
June 2018 Update Get a quote from the Large Insurance companies in South Africa that offer Life Insurance to HIV positive people. Life insurance cover for HIV positive people continues to be more competitive with most insurance companies now offering Life cover for...