SECTION27, Treatment Action Campaign, Wits Justice Project and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies joint statement on the passing of Dudley Lee

By cindy, 22 May 2014

Posted in: HIV and TB, Media Statements, Right to Access Healthcare

22 May 2014, JOHANNESBURG: SECTION27, the Treatment Action Campaign, the Wits Justice Project and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies mourn the death of Dudley Lee and send their condolences…

SECTION27, Treatment Action Campaign, Wits Justice Project and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies joint statement on the passing of Dudley Lee

Press Release: Public health, human rights and justice at the heart of case before the Constitutional Court

By cindy, 8 August 2012

Posted in: HIV and TB, Media Statements, Right to Access Healthcare

A case coming before the Constitutional Court holds serious consequences for public health and the fight against TB in South Africa. South Africa has one of the highest incidence rates of TB in the world. TB is the leading cause of death in South Africa and has been for many years. HIV co-infection and the increasing prevalence of drug resistant TB add to the urgency of addressing the TB epidemic. Doing so should be a top priority of the state.

Tags: Constitutional Court Human rights Pollsmoor prison Public healthcare right to health TB