Support for Dr Colin Pfaff
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Department of Health, Kwa Zulu-Natal
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We fully support the actions taken by Dr Colin Pfaff in providing the dual therapy to HIV positive pregnant women in Manguzi Hospital and its surrounding clinics prior to the announcement of dual therapy as part of the official South African government policy. We believe that Dr Pfaff has demonstrated both courage and leadership in ensuring the best possible care for these women and their babies. In doing so he has reduced the number of babies that would have been infected by at least 50%. We believe that Dr Pfaff deserves to be highly commended for the excellent work he has been doing to prevent the transmission of the HI virus to so many children.
We fully support the actions taken by Dr Colin Pfaff in providing the dual therapy to HIV positive pregnant women in Manguzi Hospital and its surrounding clinics prior to the announcement of dual therapy as part of the official South African government policy. We believe that Dr Pfaff has demonstrated both courage and leadership in ensuring the best possible care for these women and their babies. In doing so he has reduced the number of babies that would have been infected by at least 50%. We believe that Dr Pfaff deserves to be highly commended for the excellent work he has been doing to prevent the transmission of the HI virus to so many children.
We the undersigned request that all charges against Dr Colin Pfaff for providing dual therapy to HIV pregnant women, be unconditionally withdrawn. We fully support the actions taken by Dr Pfaff in introducing dual therapy prior to the change in the South African government's policy. His action has benefitted these women and has reduced by 50% the transmission of the HI virus from infected women to their babies during pregnancy.
We believe that he should be commended for his dedicated work.
Thank you for taking the time to read this petition.
We believe that he should be commended for his dedicated work.
Thank you for taking the time to read this petition.
We signed the "Support for Dr Colin Pfaff" petition!
# 1,009:
8:55 am PST, Feb 24,
Jena Ahmed, New Jersey
# 1,008:
8:01 am PST, Feb 24,
Dirk Hagemeister, South Africa
Given the challenges the public sector has to face, and in particular the PHC, Dr Pfaff's courage is impressive and motivating. He enjoys my full support and deepest sympathies. Dirk Hagemeister
Given the challenges the public sector has to face, and in particular the PHC, Dr Pfaff's courage is impressive and motivating. He enjoys my full support and deepest sympathies. Dirk Hagemeister
# 1,007:
3:13 am PST, Feb 24,
Heike Geduld, South Africa
# 1,006:
8:01 pm PST, Feb 23,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 1,005:
2:48 pm PST, Feb 23,
Judith Irwig, Australia
# 1,004:
1:32 pm PST, Feb 23,
Johanna Torp, Sweden
# 1,003:
12:54 pm PST, Feb 23,
Christopher Woelk, California
# 1,002:
12:05 pm PST, Feb 23,
Sini Lehtonen, Sweden
# 1,001:
12:05 pm PST, Feb 23,
Sandra Milner, California
# 1,000:
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11:45 am PST, Feb 23,
Sophie Szeferowicz, France
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# 999:
11:23 am PST, Feb 23,
Helen Beach, United Kingdom
Here in the UK, money is raised by local communities to supplement NHS provision, for example cancer care, terminal care. This is encouraged by the authorities. Dr. Pfaff should be encouraged by the Health Department. He is adding to the number of healthy new South Africans.
Here in the UK, money is raised by local communities to supplement NHS provision, for example cancer care, terminal care. This is encouraged by the authorities. Dr. Pfaff should be encouraged by the Health Department. He is adding to the number of healthy new South Africans.
# 998:
10:36 am PST, Feb 23,
Arthur Ammann, California
Dr Pfaff received support from us in 2001 to support his program on providing life-saving nevirapine to prevent the needless death of infants born to HIV-infected mothers. He is a leader in his own country in recognizing the need for this prevention at a time when the South African government was highly criticized for delays and HIV denailism. He is to be recognized for his overwhelming concern for his patient population and his willingness to do the best even when the government has not fully supported his efforts. It is to be acknowledged that Dr Pfaff's treatment of HIV-infected pregnant women is fully within the standards of the World Health Organization and it is routine treatment in many developed countries but also in developing countries that hold to a high standard of care for its peoples. The Chargers brought against Dr.Pfaff bring shame to the South African government.
Dr Pfaff received support from us in 2001 to support his program on providing life-saving nevirapine to prevent the needless death of infants born to HIV-infected mothers. He is a leader in his own country in recognizing the need for this prevention at a time when the South African government was highly criticized for delays and HIV denailism. He is to be recognized for his overwhelming concern for his patient population and his willingness to do the best even when the government has not fully supported his efforts. It is to be acknowledged that Dr Pfaff's treatment of HIV-infected pregnant women is fully within the standards of the World Health Organization and it is routine treatment in many developed countries but also in developing countries that hold to a high standard of care for its peoples. The Chargers brought against Dr.Pfaff bring shame to the South African government.
# 997:
6:03 am PST, Feb 23,
Nuala Rodgers, Ireland
# 996:
5:49 am PST, Feb 23,
Philip Hayes, South Africa
He has acted in the best interest of his patients and should be commended
He has acted in the best interest of his patients and should be commended
# 995:
5:27 am PST, Feb 23,
Sandi Uchida, Pennsylvania
# 994:
4:29 am PST, Feb 23,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I have seen the quality of the workers at Zitulele Hospital and am shocked that any member of that hospital should be regarded in this way
I have seen the quality of the workers at Zitulele Hospital and am shocked that any member of that hospital should be regarded in this way
# 993:
4:19 am PST, Feb 23,
Kasereka Lusi, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
Doctors must always have the courage to do what is in the best interests of our patients.
Doctors must always have the courage to do what is in the best interests of our patients.
# 992:
2:11 am PST, Feb 23,
David Mayes, South Africa
Colin has my strong support for his humanitarian work.
Colin has my strong support for his humanitarian work.
# 991:
1:45 am PST, Feb 23,
Jeetesh Kathawaroo, South Africa
# 990:
11:15 pm PST, Feb 22,
Les Irwig, Australia
Dr Pfaff has acted in the best interests of his patients and the community he serves. His reward should be support and praise
Dr Pfaff has acted in the best interests of his patients and the community he serves. His reward should be support and praise
# 989:
11:11 pm PST, Feb 22,
JOCELYNE ANNIE STROKOWSKI, Canada
# 988:
9:55 pm PST, Feb 22,
Kimberly Kammeraad, Washington
# 987:
7:58 pm PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, South Africa
Thousands of babies are infected unnecessarily and I salute Dr Pfaff for having the courage not to stand by but to do something about this. Western Cape has been giving dual therpy for years and no one was hounded, Why Doctor Pfaff, he was using donated drugs and therefore not costing the department anything. He is hust doing what any doctor who has taken the oath to save lives would do.
Thousands of babies are infected unnecessarily and I salute Dr Pfaff for having the courage not to stand by but to do something about this. Western Cape has been giving dual therpy for years and no one was hounded, Why Doctor Pfaff, he was using donated drugs and therefore not costing the department anything. He is hust doing what any doctor who has taken the oath to save lives would do.
# 986:
6:03 pm PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, New York
# 985:
2:38 pm PST, Feb 22,
Andrea Scheepers, United Kingdom
Dr Pfaff understands the meaning of the word 'doctor'. The South African government should bow their heads in shame in front of an international audience.
Dr Pfaff understands the meaning of the word 'doctor'. The South African government should bow their heads in shame in front of an international audience.
# 984:
11:15 am PST, Feb 22,
Marielle Jambroes, Netherlands
Dr Colin Pfaff has done excellent work by preventing HIV transmission of HIV infected pregnant women in providing dual therapy. He had the courage to stand out and he should be awarded for this!
Dr Colin Pfaff has done excellent work by preventing HIV transmission of HIV infected pregnant women in providing dual therapy. He had the courage to stand out and he should be awarded for this!
# 983:
10:54 am PST, Feb 22,
Pam Robertson, South Africa
Hoping the dept of health will see the light.
Hoping the dept of health will see the light.
# 982:
10:43 am PST, Feb 22,
Ailsa Leitch, South Africa
Keep up the good work Colin. Our prayers are with you.
Keep up the good work Colin. Our prayers are with you.
# 981:
9:45 am PST, Feb 22,
Deborah Cooper, United Kingdom
# 980:
9:44 am PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, South Africa
Well done, Colin!
Well done, Colin!
# 979:
8:16 am PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, South Africa
A clear case of a committed Professional
A clear case of a committed Professional
# 978:
7:14 am PST, Feb 22,
Claudine Lee, South Africa
I believe that Colin has done the absolutely right thing without a doubt and has gone a long way to do the thing that all Doctors hope to do - save lives.
I believe that Colin has done the absolutely right thing without a doubt and has gone a long way to do the thing that all Doctors hope to do - save lives.
# 977:
6:25 am PST, Feb 22,
David Tyers, United Kingdom
Let common sense prevail! Dr. Pfaff did the right thing and should be congratulated rather than chastised.
Let common sense prevail! Dr. Pfaff did the right thing and should be congratulated rather than chastised.
# 976:
6:15 am PST, Feb 22,
Thomas Doyle, South Africa
# 975:
5:14 am PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, Australia
STOP BABIES DYING!DO THE RIGHT THING AND DROP THESE PETTY CHARGES AGAINST A DOCTOR WHO IS CARRYING OUT HIS ETHICAL & MORAL DUTIES TO HIS PEOPLE.
STOP BABIES DYING!DO THE RIGHT THING AND DROP THESE PETTY CHARGES AGAINST A DOCTOR WHO IS CARRYING OUT HIS ETHICAL & MORAL DUTIES TO HIS PEOPLE.
# 974:
4:44 am PST, Feb 22,
Ed Viyana, South Africa
"What is a Protocol anyway?" when one could make a difference to all the HIV positive mothers so that they do not infect their babies.Guys in the DOH you are committing a genocide by your actions, remember all the people are not happy with the way you are handling this issue, Be warned your demise is near the God is not stupid after all, SHAME ON YOU!
"What is a Protocol anyway?" when one could make a difference to all the HIV positive mothers so that they do not infect their babies.Guys in the DOH you are committing a genocide by your actions, remember all the people are not happy with the way you are handling this issue, Be warned your demise is near the God is not stupid after all, SHAME ON YOU!
# 973:
3:24 am PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, South Africa
# 972:
3:23 am PST, Feb 22,
Jan Van Seters, Netherlands
# 971:
2:18 am PST, Feb 22,
Graham Tinto, United Kingdom
It is my opinion, that Dr Pfaff has demonstrated professional commitment,conscientiousness and courage in his actions, and is to be commended for demonstrating leadership by positive action.
It is my opinion, that Dr Pfaff has demonstrated professional commitment,conscientiousness and courage in his actions, and is to be commended for demonstrating leadership by positive action.
# 970:
2:01 am PST, Feb 22,
Mahlatse-Lucky Moropeng, South Africa
Please do not mix Science with Politics. We need more of Dr Pfuff's innovative knowedge and idea to conquer HIV/AIDS pandemic. Jesus was killed simply because he wanted to save life.. AFRICA are you blind? So why are you good in critisizing and blamming than making the differnce? Who are you pleasing? Have you ran out of ideas? Please give me a way... Viva Dr Collin Pfuff viva!
Please do not mix Science with Politics. We need more of Dr Pfuff's innovative knowedge and idea to conquer HIV/AIDS pandemic. Jesus was killed simply because he wanted to save life.. AFRICA are you blind? So why are you good in critisizing and blamming than making the differnce? Who are you pleasing? Have you ran out of ideas? Please give me a way... Viva Dr Collin Pfuff viva!
# 969:
1:34 am PST, Feb 22,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 968:
1:32 am PST, Feb 22,
Lynette Finlay, South Africa
# 967:
12:25 am PST, Feb 22,
Selma Van der Pols, Netherlands
Dr Colin Pfaff has only done what a good doctor should do according to the standards of good medical practice. He deserves our utmost respect and support!
Dr Colin Pfaff has only done what a good doctor should do according to the standards of good medical practice. He deserves our utmost respect and support!
# 966:
12:13 am PST, Feb 22,
Gillian Ainslie, South Africa
I fully support the action of Dr Pfaff in trying to prescribe the best available anti-HIV therapy
I fully support the action of Dr Pfaff in trying to prescribe the best available anti-HIV therapy
# 965:
11:10 pm PST, Feb 21,
Charles Adams, South Africa
Patients across SA should be getting the best possible treatment. If this is not the goal set by the state, then why do they punish people for having this goal?
Patients across SA should be getting the best possible treatment. If this is not the goal set by the state, then why do they punish people for having this goal?
# 964:
10:55 pm PST, Feb 21,
Mari Kirsten, South Africa
If a doctor treats his patients with medicine that benefit them and the total community, it is a shame that the state wants to charge him for not using their protocol
If a doctor treats his patients with medicine that benefit them and the total community, it is a shame that the state wants to charge him for not using their protocol
# 963:
10:52 pm PST, Feb 21,
Cathi Draper, South Africa
I wholeheartedly support Dr. Colin Pfaff in the initiative he has taken. I was born at Manguzi Hospital 30 years, and returned in 2006. Although I didn't get to meet Colin, he arranged for someone to meet me and I was inspired and encouraged to see the dedication and commitment shown by the doctors and staff there.
I wholeheartedly support Dr. Colin Pfaff in the initiative he has taken. I was born at Manguzi Hospital 30 years, and returned in 2006. Although I didn't get to meet Colin, he arranged for someone to meet me and I was inspired and encouraged to see the dedication and commitment shown by the doctors and staff there.
# 962:
9:52 pm PST, Feb 21,
Martie Madgwick, South Africa
This is totally stupid!! Does this country want to help HIV patients and their families?
This is totally stupid!! Does this country want to help HIV patients and their families?
# 961:
9:25 pm PST, Feb 21,
William Hardy, South Africa
As a District Hospital Medical Manager I fully support this innovative and positive doctor. I am appalled at the rigidity and lack of support displayed by management; including the facility ceo!
As a District Hospital Medical Manager I fully support this innovative and positive doctor. I am appalled at the rigidity and lack of support displayed by management; including the facility ceo!
# 960:
8:57 pm PST, Feb 21,
Jason Huska, Canada
I fully support Dr. Colin Pfaff in his work in South Africa.
I fully support Dr. Colin Pfaff in his work in South Africa.
# 959:
6:00 pm PST, Feb 21,
Petra Langer, Massachusetts
We support Dr. Pfaff in his life-saving work!
We support Dr. Pfaff in his life-saving work!
# 958:
5:21 pm PST, Feb 21,
Patrick McGee, Massachusetts
Restore Humanity.
Restore Humanity.
# 957:
4:47 pm PST, Feb 21,
Lauren Franz, North Carolina
I have worked at Manguzi hospital previously and am dismayed that the fight to provide essential health care - which is a basic human right - continues. I wholeheartedly support Dr Pfaff in his courageous battle.
I have worked at Manguzi hospital previously and am dismayed that the fight to provide essential health care - which is a basic human right - continues. I wholeheartedly support Dr Pfaff in his courageous battle.
# 956:
3:31 pm PST, Feb 21,
Eileen Fazzini, New York
# 955:
2:40 pm PST, Feb 21,
David Durrheim, Australia
This is appropriate and ethical clinical behaviour addressing a deficiency in current policy and practice
This is appropriate and ethical clinical behaviour addressing a deficiency in current policy and practice
# 954:
1:20 pm PST, Feb 21,
Brian Beach, United Kingdom
I hope the effort spent in victimising Dr Plaff can now be spent in furthering what is now, belatedly, official Government policy. Dr Plaff is a leader in the full sense of the word. Congratulations.
I hope the effort spent in victimising Dr Plaff can now be spent in furthering what is now, belatedly, official Government policy. Dr Plaff is a leader in the full sense of the word. Congratulations.
# 953:
1:03 pm PST, Feb 21,
Betty McCombs, Illinois
# 952:
12:58 pm PST, Feb 21,
Ian Donkin, South Africa
# 951:
12:39 pm PST, Feb 21,
José Heino-Kasbergen, Netherlands
Admiring your innovation in a rural hospital to treat pregnant women with dual therapy! Pray that many doctors may follow your example to prevent HIV transmission. May the government wake up and support you! I have worked in a rural area in South Africa in the past and can more or less imagine what your going through! May God bless you!
Admiring your innovation in a rural hospital to treat pregnant women with dual therapy! Pray that many doctors may follow your example to prevent HIV transmission. May the government wake up and support you! I have worked in a rural area in South Africa in the past and can more or less imagine what your going through! May God bless you!
