Substance abuse is an important social and health problem and global data suggests that substance abuse often starts between the ages of 14 and 15 years - however children as young as 8 years old have…
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Empowering our Youth for change
Youth Day and Youth Month in South Africa is a day to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto Uprising youth and celebrate all young people. 2021 Youth Day and Youth Month are celebrated under …
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Running – Good for the sole? John Haughey shares his thoughts as he prepares for the London Marathon on behalf of CHIVA Africa
Whether you are an accomplished ultra-distance marathoner or just starting out on your running journey, the most important decision you will make is the trainer you put on your foot. Whilst it may b…
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World Health Day 2021 – Building a fairer, healthier world
April 7th marks World Health Day and a call from the World Health Organisation to building a fairer, healthier world – a world where people have access to health care without suffering financial har…
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COVID-19 threatens tuberculosis (TB) programmes in South Africa
Preliminary data compiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that globally 1,4 million fewer people received care for tuberculosis (TB) in 2020 than in 2019 in over 80 countries. South…
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Acknowledgement of CHIVA Africa during 2021 SONA debate address
We were recently acknowledged by HRH Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi during his State of the Nation (SONA) address to Parliament for the work teaching and mentoring rural health workers in KwaZulu-Natal. …
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CHIVA South Africa supporting International Year of Health and Care Workers
WHO has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW). CHIVA South Africa wholeheartedly supports this recognition of their dedication in delivering care during and despi…
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Heeding the call on International Human Rights Day
Today we observe International Human Rights Day and the theme, ‘Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights’, which centres around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to build back better by ensur…
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CHIVA South Africa addressing Global Solidarity on World AIDS Day 2020
At a domestic and global level, the common theme for World AIDS Day 2020 is global solidarity, collaboration, and an appeal for joint responsibility where individuals, communities, elected authorities…
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CHIVA South Africa is proud to be empowering health workers as first responders to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
As we mark the start of 16 Days of Activism against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), CHIVA South Africa raises its voice to join in the call to make it “Everyone’s Business to End Violenc…
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