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2010-03-10 11:57:01pm
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The United Kingom has donated 42 million condoms to South Africa. Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has welcomed the donation announced by the British Minister for International Development (DFID) on Tuesday. Health department spokesperson Fidel Hadebe confirmed that the announcement was made at the high level meeting held in London yesterday aimed at re-energising global efforts to tackle HIV and AIDS. Hadebe said the donation would further boost the country's readiness to provide for the healthcare needs of thousands of soccer fans expected to come into the country during the month-long Fifa World Cup. About Us
Health-e is a news agency that produces news and in-depth analysis for the print and electronic media. Our particular focus is HIV/AIDS, public health and issues regarding health policy and practice in South Africa. We provide print features for newspapers and magazines and well as broadcast packages for national and community radio stations. We also accept commissions.
The Atlantic Philanthropies The work of Health-e is supported by a generous grant from the Atlantic Philanthropies. The purpose of the Atlantic Philanthropies is “to bring about lasting changes in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people”. It concentrates on grant investments in four programme fields, namely ageing, disadvantaged children and youth, health of populations in developing countries and reconciliation and human rights. For more information about The Atlantic Philanthropies, see: www.atlanticphilanthropies.org
The Open Society Foundation The OSF-SA is committed to promoting the values, institutions and practices of an open, non-racial and non-sexist, democratic, civil society. It works for a vigorous and autonomous civil society in which the rule of law and divergent opinions are respected. The Open Society in South Africa is a grant-making organisation, and is a member of the International Soros Foundations Network. For more information about The Open Socitety Foundation, see: www.osf.org.za
Johns Hopkins International (JHI) Johns Hopkins International (JHI) advances the Johns Hopkins mission of teaching, research and patient care internationally. In addition, JHI provides services in healthcare consulting, clinical service development, laboratory management, and education programs for the international For more information about JHI, see: www.jhintl.net The Health-e team consists of expert health journalists, a website administrator and a variety of stringers throughout the country. We are Kerry Cullinan (Managing Editor), Anso Thom (Print Editor), Khopotso Bodibe (Radio Editor) and Nina Taaibosch (Office Manager). Health-e is based in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
Kerry Cullinan - Managing Editor
Khopotso Bodibe - Radio Editor
Anso Thom - Print Editor
Nina Taaibosch - Office Manager
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