HIV, STIs, South Africa and the 2010 World Cup

Things you need to know about HIV, STIs and sexual health services in South Africa

Photography - Katielips

If you’re going to be one of the thousands of British football fans supporting England in South Africa this June and July it’s going to be a fantastic experience. More...

More news in review

Key facts on 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa

Find the facts and details about South Africa. More...

Sex workers fear missing the party - 19.05.10

Like other Johannesburg prostitutes, Zandile dreamed of getting rich from World Cup fans. More...

England footie fans ready to give up sex for World Cup! – 17.05.10

In the survey, 12 percent said that they would give up sex for a year. More...

HIV/AIDS campaign targets SA football fans - 12.05.10

Football is not necessarily the issue taking centre stage in South Africa this summer. More...

Football Festival gives hope to youth - 08.04.10

During the World Cup, the 3,000-seat facility will host an alternative football tournament. More...

Keep A Clean Sheet and more

On 2 June, a cross-party group of MPs, HIVsport and Durex with the support of the Foreign Office and the Terrence Higgins Trust launched www.keepacleansheet.co.uk - designed to inform fans about HIV and other STIs during the World Cup in South Africa.

This collaborative website also offers advice for those who won’t be travelling to South Africa, as fans watching the World Cup at home or travelling to other countries could also be at risk. Recent research has found that nearly one in ten 18-34 year-olds in the UK drink so much while watching sporting events, in person or on TV, that they can’t remember what they did afterwards.

More about South Africa
For a quick ‘South African’ guide to everything you need to know about South Africa before you get there, check out SouthAfrica.info - Gateway to the Nation

Photography - Katielips

More about the football
To make sure you don’t miss out on any World Cup announcements from the Football Association, visit their official web site with history, general information, and contact details.

And why not stay updated through the official website for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ where its features, news, information about venues, photo gallery, and organizing committee details will keep you as well informed about ‘the game’ in South Africa as you now are about ‘safer sex’ too!

More about HIV/AIDS and sexual health
HIVsport recommends the following websites for more detailed information on HIV/AIDS and sexual health.

AVERT: www.avert.org
National AIDS Manual: www.aidsmap.com