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Income or Health: Can HIV patients have both?

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HIV test at an Oxfam-supported organisation in Phalaborwa, South Africa. Credit: Gcina Ndwalene/Oxfam Australia

In South Africa, the government offers a disability grant which HIV-positive patients can apply for. However, reliance on the grants means recipients have sometimes been willing to take risks with their health to ensure continued eligibility.

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South Africa: Working together gives support to women affected by HIV

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Working together develops the capacity of women to campaign for better living. Credit: Paul Weinberg/Oxfam

Intricate hand-embroidered textiles are brightening the lives of hundreds of South African women affected by HIV. Working together on the quilt helps the women develop bonds and forms part of their emotional support.

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Managing HIV in the Workplace

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