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AIDS Action Urges Everyone to Help End the AIDS Epidemic By Being Part of the Search for an HIV Vaccine
WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty-six years into the AIDS epidemic, someone is newly infected with HIV every 13 minutes in the U.S. On Sunday, May 18, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, AIDS Action, one of five national partners in the2008-05-16 15:00

Essay Examines Progress, Challenges In HIV/AIDS Research
...from all sectors of society," Fauci writes, concluding, "With these ingredients, the trajectory of our fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the next quarter of a century could move from cautious optimism towards triumph. Absent any of these factors, and...2008-05-16 07:11

World Bank report says HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to be Africa
...countries must continue to champion HIV prevention efforts to slow and reverse the rate of new HIV infections, and that HIV/AIDS will remain for the foreseeable future an unprecedented economic, social, and human challenge to Sub-Saharan Africa. The region...2008-05-14 20:56

World Bank shifts HIV/AIDS focus in Africa
+ ] By Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday unveiled a four-year strategy to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa that shifts focus from emergency response to long-term developm...2008-05-15 00:22

HIV/AIDS Remains Unprecedented Challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa
...in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana and the burden of disease increasing in those countries,” she says. With the HIV/AIDS epidemic more than a quarter of a century old, will it continue indefinitely? Lule says, “Definitely for another generation...2008-05-14 08:25

World Bank shifts HIV/AIDS focus in Africa
...WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday unveiled a four-year strategy to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa that shifts focus from emergency response to long-term development. The change was made possible after billions of dollars in grant funding...2008-05-14 09:08

World Bank report says HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to be Africa's leading cause of death and lost GDP
A new World Bank report launched on Wednesday says African countries must continue to champion HIV prevention efforts to slow and reverse the rate of new HIV infections, and that HIV/AIDS will remain for the foreseeable future an unprecedented economic,2008-05-14 20:01

HIV Epidemic Still Africa’s Leading Cause of Premature Death
...based on country demand; establish a grant incentive fund of $5 million annually to promote capacity building, analysis, and HIV/AIDS project components in key sectors such as health, education, transport, and public sector management. “After 25 years, it...2008-05-15 01:59

London's Guardian Profiles HIV/AIDS Advocate, Author Pisani
... Main Category: HIV / AIDS Article Date: 15 May 2008 - 12:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article London's Guardian on Tuesday profiled HIV/AIDS advocate and author Elizabeth Pisani. Pisani, an epidemiologist and...2008-05-15 12:35

Chicago Tribune Magazine Examines HIV/AIDS Among Children, Adolescents In U.S.
...email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The Chicago Tribune Magazine on Sunday examined HIV/AIDS among children and adolescents in the U.S. According to the Tribune, there are about 6,000 children and young adults living...2008-05-14 10:44

Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on 25 years of HIV
...infected for every person put on therapy.” So what options remain? Dr. Fauci praises research aimed at finding a cure for HIV/AIDS and affirms that this work must continue, but he places considerable hope and energy in preventing HIV infection, most importantly...2008-05-15 19:28

U.S. Should Repeal HIV/AIDS-Related Travel Restrictions, Opinion Piece Says
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 15 May 2008 - 6:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article It "seems unthinkable" that the U.S. -- the "country that has been the most2008-05-15 06:23

Businesses in Denial About HIV/Aids
...growth and expansion - limited mention was made of HIV/AIDS despite the fact that 5 percent of the same companies mentioned HIV/AIDS as a challenge over the preceding 12 months," said the report. The UNAIDS rates the Southern Africa region as the highest affected...2008-05-12 05:28

HIV/Aids Forum Calls for Unit to Coordinate Research
16 May 2008 Posted to the web 15 May 2008 The Kamuli District HIV/Aids forum has called for the establishment of a research coordination unit as part of a process through which structures in the fight against HIV/Aids can be strengthened. "A resource2008-05-15 13:57

Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on 25 years of HIV
...Institutes of Health. NIAID supports basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism....2008-05-15 08:11

HIV patients contest K'taka elections
...in the state. The government has opened an anti-retroviral treatment centre and washed its hands, despite the number of HIV/AIDS patients are increasing alarmingly, nothing is done in large scale in the backward district, Mr Jagannath says ruefully. UNI...2008-05-14 01:53

Reflecting On 25 Years Of HIV Research
...infected for every person put on therapy." So what options remain? Dr. Fauci praises research aimed at finding a cure for HIV/AIDS and affirms that this work must continue, but he places considerable hope and energy in preventing HIV infection, most importantly...2008-05-15 14:43

Anthony Fauci reflects on 25 years of HIV
...fostering of innovation, especially among young investigators. Twenty-five years since the discovery of HIV, Dr. Fauci views the prospect of ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic with cautious optimism.-NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ...2008-05-16 04:03

Maharashtra lagging behind in HIV/AIDS control: NACO
The state is doing very well in National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) but the HIV/AIDS prevalence has to come down as it has an additional responsibility not to export AIDS/HIV to other states, said NACO Director General Sujata Rao here. Although the2008-05-15 09:24

HIV Infection Stems From Few Viruses
...sexual transmission, in unprecedented detail. The finding provides important clues in the ongoing search for an effective HIV/AIDS vaccine, said researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The UAB team found that among billions of HIV variants...2008-05-16 06:17

Africa: U.S. Senators Block Key HIV/Aids Legislation
...indefinitely. The formal title of the bill is the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. It is named for two prominent U.S. congressmen, Lantos a Democrat and Hyde...2008-05-14 12:44

Council Sets Up HIV/Aids Steering Committees
...HIV and Aids policies," he said. ZBCA was also working with one Traders Association in Victoria Falls in providing HIV and Aids education, he said. Out of the current 30 ZBCA members, Mr Mutambara said 28 had comprehensive workplace HIV and Aids policies while...2008-05-13 12:37

Manto: Assess HIV/Aids tool
...vaccines and often there was pressure to stop trials when research appeared to reach unsuccessful outcomes. When it came to HIV/Aids vaccine trials, at the moment "scientific challenges" are the most significant limiting factor in HIV vaccine developments. "Its...2008-05-15 08:25

HIV infection stems from few viruses
...The finding provides important clues in the ongoing search for an effective HIV/AIDS vaccine, said researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The UAB team found that among billions of HIV variants only a few lead to sexual transmission. Earlier...2008-05-16 07:03

World Bank shifts HIV/AIDS focus in Africa
...(Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday unveiled a four-year strategy to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa that shifts focus from emergency response to long-term development. The change was made possible after billions of dollars in grant funding became available from...2008-05-14 11:28

AHF Launches "YouTube" Campaign: "Congress-Save AIDS Treatment In PEPFAR"
...recent memory, providing medical care to millions of people with HIV/AIDS, it has given hope to the 33 million people with HIV/AIDS in the world. About AHF AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the nation's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS organization. AHF currently...2008-05-13 00:24

World Bank shifts HIV/AIDS focus in Africa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday unveiled a four-year strategy to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa that shifts focus from emergency response to long-term development.2008-05-14 10:06

World Bank conducts seminar on HIV/AIDS
...and the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS. The participants presented a number of proposals and reports to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region that has more than 600,000 PLWHAs (People living with HIV/AIDS) with more than 200,000 fatalities.The participants...2008-05-15 04:35

Look who’s defending an HIV-infected spitter
You’ll never guess who came to the defense of an HIV-infected criminal who repeatedly threatened police officers in Dallas. Actually, you’ll have no problem guessing his identity. It’s the spit-speckled clown himself! Watch as he indignantly turns the2008-05-16 16:58

HIV/AIDS Program Manager
...testing at a recognized clinic, and a Masters in Public Health or M.D. required. Must be a formally trained and certified HIV/AIDS counselor and/or medical professional. Knowledge of public health information, education and communication methodology and African...2008-05-15 06:13

Duane Reade Announces Proud Sponsorship of AIDS Walk New York
NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. today announced that The Duane Reade Charitable Foundation will donate $50,000 as a Grand-level sponsor of AIDS Walk New York, which raises money for Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and fifty2008-05-15 10:20

HIV/AIDS Sector Advisor
SOUTHERN SUDAN : DMT & PARTNER HIV/AIDS SECTOR ADVISOR Located in JubaTo start immediately for 12 months. Do you have proven management experience with a proven track record in project implementation and strategic planning and a good understanding of2008-05-15 22:02

Researchers: "dramatic shift" need in HIV/AIDS funding
...health in general." Michael Carter, spokesperson for Aidsmap said: "There is undoubtedly a growing sense of frustration about HIV incidence figures and this inevitably leads to the search for methods of prevention that appear more effective. "If we've learnt...2008-05-12 07:14

World Bank says HIV/AIDS to remain a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa
...receive and strengthen monitoring and evaluation capacities of countries to track the efficiency and effectiveness of their HIV/AIDS response. The strategy was laid out in a report called The World Bank's Commitment to HIV/AIDS in Africa _ Our Agenda for Action,...2008-05-14 09:03

Pitt team finds gold in AIDS treatments
...to the state Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 1 million Americans have HIV or AIDS. "The largest group that's increased (in Allegheny County) are those who are older," said Dr. John Mellors, director of the...2008-05-14 20:14

ILO starts process to adopt new standard
...job. A labour standard in the form of a recommendation would reinforce and extend the impact of the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work adopted in 2001, with its focus on the protection and promotion of rights. It would further support...2008-05-15 15:55

Silence and Secrecy Spreading HIV/Aids
13 May 2008 Posted to the web 13 May 2008 A human resource officer at the Ghana Aids Commission (GAC), Mr. Richard Dodoo has said the current atmosphere of silence and secrecy about HIV status is the result of the way Persons Living with HIV/AIDS2008-05-13 04:09

World Bank Sets New Goals For AIDS Funding
For the foreseeable future HIV/AIDS will remain an unprecedented economic, social and human challenge for sub-Saharan Africa, the World Bank said, calling the region the epicenter of the disease and announcing a new strategy to fight the epidemic.2008-05-14 09:39

HIV infection stems from few viruses
...of HIV-1. For the first time we can see clearly the face of the enemy, said Shaw, a project leader with the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology. The center is a National Institutes of Health-sponsored consortium of researchers at UAB, Harvard Medical School...2008-05-14 20:00

CDC Needs Increased Funding For HIV Prevention Efforts, Advocates Say
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Article Date: 14 May 2008 - 6:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article CDC needs a $600 million increase in funding for effective HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance programs,2008-05-14 06:36

Manto: Assess HIV and Aids tools
...We need to try harder because giving up is definitely not an option," she said. - Sapa The various ways of fighting HIV and Aids should be assessed to establish effectiveness of new methods without putting lives at risk, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang...2008-05-15 02:14

Yemen, UNDP Sign Agreement To Strengthen HIV/AIDS Control Efforts In Country
... Main Category: HIV / AIDS Article Date: 14 May 2008 - 8:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Officials from Yemen and the United Nations Development Programme on Monday signed a $10.6 million, three-year agreement...2008-05-14 08:40

HIV/Aids tools need to be assessed : minister
...to respond to HIV infections without putting more lives at risk," she said. The Minister was speaking at a colloquium on HIV/Aids vaccines and microbicide research in Boksburg. "Is it not perhaps time to pause and redirect the energy and resources to finding...2008-05-15 02:36

Guest Column: HIV/AIDS first hand
...is imperative in attacking the disease at its roots. Experts estimate that at least 40 million people are living with HIV and AIDS, and that an additional 45 million people in 126 countries will be infected before 2010. Faster testing, such as the OraQuick...2008-05-12 02:01

'HIV taken hold of KZN'
The latest research report on the state of the provinces in South Africa has revealed that KwaZulu-Natal has the worst health indicators and has the highest HIV and Aids infection rate in the country. The report, compiled by the South African Institute2008-05-15 01:16

WB: HIV/AIDS remain economic, human challenge to Sub-Saharan Africa
HIV/AIDS will remain for the foreseeable future an unprecedented economic, social, and human challenge to Sub-Saharan Africa, said a World Bank report launched Wednesday. The report also urged African countries to continue to champion HIV prevention2008-05-14 18:35

WB: HIV/AIDS remain economic, human challenge to Sub-Saharan Africa
...2000. The Bank also said it is transforming its initial "emergency response" role as the world's principal financier of HIV/AIDS programs to a new mission with four new strategic objectives. The objectives are, at the global level, advising countries...2008-05-14 18:17

MTVU Game Fights HIV/AIDS
...with the Kaiser Family Foundation and Poz Magazine to create a Web-based game designed to get people talking frankly about HIV and AIDS. The basic concept for the game, called Pos or Not, was developed by college students who participated in a nationwide...2008-05-13 20:15

Governor Blasts Casual Mayors
...neglect in carrying out their activities. The DACs are expected to organize activities that center around the mitigation of HIV/AIDS in relevant districts and towns, through regular meetings and coordination between stakeholders, volunteers and the chairpersons. DACs...2008-05-15 06:22

Zimbabwe Business Council To Create Steering Committees To Strengthen Response To HIV/AIDS In Private Sector
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Article Date: 16 May 2008 - 5:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The Zimbabwe Business Council plans to create provincial steering committees with members from the business2008-05-16 05:07

Govt Urges Understanding of HIV Before Doing Research
15 May 2008 Posted to the web 15 May 2008 Health researchers and scientists have been challenged by Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang to ensure they have a full understanding of the biology of HIV and AIDS. She said although some progress had2008-05-15 07:59

Army's HIV policy unconstitutional, court hears
...a defence-force policy discriminating against people with HIV is unconstitutional, the Pretoria High Court heard on Thursday. The Aids Law Project, acting on behalf of the South African Security Forces Union (SASFU) and individual members of the SANDF, brought...2008-05-15 06:33

More Life Festival's events include "The Changing Face of AIDS" town hall in Fort Worth
...at the FWCAC, Front Gallery - Free May 18 An Evening of Poetry & Spoken Word, an open-mic event featuring works focused on HIV/AIDS awareness May 25 Poetry Slam Jam presented by the Fort Worth Poetry Slam Team Contemporary Dance Fort Worth and Stage West co-present...2008-05-13 10:41

Rwanda: Number of Aids Patients Goes Down - UN Report
...examination of these factors in the local context and appropriate targeted intervention is critical", it continued. "HIV/AIDS is everyone's concern because it is among things that hinder development", said Fulgence Afrika, the director of planning, coordination,...2008-05-16 01:29

Union takes army to court over Aids policies
...personnel were infected in 2004. According to the Aids Law Project (ALP), which fights for the legal rights of those living with HIV/Aids, the Defence Ministry has argued the army is too strenuous a place for those living with Aids. "The argument that you...2008-05-14 06:15

Priests invited to undergo HIV test
...were seeing some improvement in the situation, it was "not a whole lot". He said it was important for people to know their HIV/Aids status as early as possible to enable them to do something about it to prolong their lives. And the church and the KZNCC was...2008-05-16 04:50

Gerson's Misplaced PEPFAR Anger (RealClearPolitics.com)
...it was fashionable for Republicans to find common cause with celebrity activists. Yet, in spite of my long commitment to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, which included a stint as a co-chair of President Bush's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (where I was an...2008-05-14 09:45

AIDS incidence coming down in Tamil Nadu
Prevalence rate 0.26 p.c. opposed to the national rate of 0.36 p.c. Too much attention paid to prevention and not enough for treatment MUMBAI: World Bank South Asia Region vice-president Praful Patel said empirical data showing a downward trend in2008-05-15 13:58

AHF Launches ''YouTube'' Campaign: ''Congress--Save AIDS Treatment in PEPFAR''
...-- Fiscal accountability: The billions of US dollars being appropriated is enough to meet the treatment needs of those with HIV/AIDS as long as Congress ensures spending is prioritized for core medical services. PEPFAR was the result of President Bush's...2008-05-11 06:37

Army backs down on HIV
...for the constitution, I think it's a huge victory for people living with HIV," said Mark Heywood, executive director of the Aids Law Project "We have a constitution that means our military has to justify its policy it cant just say 'we're the military, we...2008-05-16 06:03

Peace Corps Struggles With HIV Policy
...have undergone medical screenings at the beginning and end of their tours. Most receive a mid-tour exam, too, but a test for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was voluntary at first. About 75,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since 1989, and 36 have...2008-05-15 20:24

New work rules could help fight against HIV/AIDS, UN labour agency says
...a statement today the ILO said that promoting human rights in the workplace for people living with HIV/AIDS would support the drive to achieving universal access to HIV prevention measures, as well as to treatment and care. A new report from the organization,...2008-05-15 07:42

Peace Corps Struggles With HIV Policy
As best the Peace Corps knew, Jeremiah S. Johnson was "the first instance of a volunteer" who tested positive for HIV and wished to remain with the agency rather than return to the United States for medical treatment. But Rebecca M. Coulborn, a Peace2008-05-15 21:02

HIV/Aids a Cash Cow for NGOs
...actions, adding that there are too many declarations signed on the continent with little implementation taking place. HIV/AIDS remains alarming in Namibia, with 19.9 percent standing as the prevalence rate in 2006. Copyright © 2008 New Era. All rights reserved....2008-05-09 05:26

New work rules could help fight against HIV/AIDS, UN labour agency says
In a statement today the ILO said that promoting human rights in the workplace for people living with HIV/AIDS would support the drive to achieving universal access to HIV prevention measures, as well as to treatment and care. A new report from the2008-05-15 06:59

HIV discrimination 'unlawful'
...victory for the constitution, I think it's a huge victory for people living with HIV," said Mark Heywood, executive director of the Aids Law Project "We have a constitution that means our military has to justify its policy it can't just say 'we're the military,...2008-05-16 05:05

Army agrees HIV discrimination unlawful
...for the Constitution, I think it's a huge victory for people living with HIV," said Mark Heywood, executive director of the Aids Law Project "We have a Constitution, which means our military has to justify its policy; it can’t just say 'we're the military,...2008-05-16 04:27

Prison for Man With H.I.V. Who Spit on a Police Officer
DALLAS A homeless man who spit in the mouth and eye of a police officer and then taunted him, saying he was H.I.V. positive, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Wednesday for harassing a public servant with a deadly weapon: his saliva. Because of2008-05-15 17:37

Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen
WEDNESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — The largest study of its kind supports the use of a popular three-drug regimen for HIV patients and suggests a cocktail of two classes of drugs is a good alternative. But an older regimen works almost as well, said2008-05-15 11:35

HIV-free army impossible
...African Security Forces Union (SASFU) and individual members of the SANDF wanting to force the defence force to change its HIV and Aids policy. He and the SANDF Surgeon General, the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the SANDF were opposing the application,...2008-05-15 05:16

Researchers Call for Circumcision to Fight HIV/Aids
15 May 2008 Posted to the web 14 May 2008 Policy analysts at two leading American Universities are urging that male circumcision and partner reduction should become the focus of prevention efforts in countries such as Uganda with generalised HIV2008-05-14 14:02

World Bank conducts seminar on HIV/AIDS
...PLWHA/MSM. Mobilisation of healthcare system, community and media in demystifying the disease and generating awareness on HIV/AIDS were also vital activities in controlling the disease. The report also proposed that spiritual leaders should involve themselves...2008-05-15 02:13

HIV Phobia Still On The Books
...of being discovered by customs or immigration. Couples have been split up and torn apart. International conferences on HIV and AIDS have long avoided meeting in the United States because of the ban, which violates U.N. standards for member states. This law...2008-05-14 09:35

HIV/AIDS Cases Increasing Among Commercial Sex Workers In Uganda
... Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Sexual Health / STDs Article Date: 13 May 2008 - 12:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article HIV/AIDS cases are increasing among women and girls involved in commercial...2008-05-13 12:11

World Bank Approves US$65 Million for Social Protection, Early Childhood Development and HIV/AIDS in Jamaica
Washington, D.C. - infoZine - "The World Bank is pleased to continue supporting the Government's social and economic development strategy by investing in projects that promote equal opportunities for all Jamaicans," said Yvonne Tsikata, World Bank2008-05-14 03:34

Aids memorial to light way for sufferers
HUNDREDS of supporters are expected at the annual International Aids Candlelight Memorial at the Missionvale Care Centre this morning. Ida Blandsord, chairman of the Nelson Mandela Metro Business Coalition against HIV/Aids, said: The memorial is held2008-05-15 23:27

WB selects 25 NGOs for innovative approaches in HIV/AIDS
...Pakistan and Sri Lanka who displayed their ideas on how to change the attitudes and practises that undermine effective HIV and AIDS programmes. A jury of prominent members from the international HIV and AIDS community including the World Bank vice-president...2008-05-15 08:14

Soldiers sue S Africa over Aids
South Africa's soldiers' union sues the defence ministry over alleged discrimination against those with HIV.2008-05-15 00:30

Increased Evidence Finds Exercise Beneficial To HIV-Positive People, Sacramento Bee Reports
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Sports Medicine / Fitness Article Date: 15 May 2008 - 5:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article An increasing amount of evidence is finding that exercise can2008-05-15 05:21

HIV Specialist
...liaising with international agencies, bilateral donors, and other partners on efforts to further standardize and harmonize HIV/AIDS M&E tools and methods and overall coordination of activities of the project with those of other organizations. The position...2008-05-15 06:24

HIV/AIDS cases increasing among sex workers in Uganda
...July 2007 to expand access to HIV/AIDS services among sex workers in Kampala. RHU National Program Manager Peter Ibembe said HIV/AIDS is spreading among women and girls because of social, economic and cultural factors that deny them access to HIV prevention...2008-05-12 21:29

New Aids Drug Expected in September
...that the national estimated number supposed to be on ARVs stands at 61,000 patients. "But people's fearfulness to be tested HIV/Aids positive and negligence to constantly take ARVs has hindered our effort to treat that number" Asimwe said. She added that ARVs...2008-05-16 01:29

Could D.C. Use Texting To Give HIV Test Results?
WASHINGTON -- Could D.C. youth soon be able to find out their HIV status via text message? Mayor Adrian Fenty alluded to that Thursday morning on News4's "Connecting With The Mayor" segment. "We're going to be trying to get up to 50,000 youth tested.2008-05-15 06:24

Local NGO Supporting HIV/Aids Orphans, Helpless Elders
...2008 Posted to the web 12 May 2008 Befikir Tsere-AIDS Mahiber, alocal NGO working with children affected and infected by HIV/AIDS and helpless elderlies in Addis Ababa said on Thursday it provided educational equipments and used closings on two occasions it...2008-05-12 03:20

New African Effort to Build AIDS Research Center in Ghana
...coordinator for WOFA. He describes the proposed facility, “Actually, the hospital will have 350 rooms, it will contain an HIV/AIDS research facility with modern equipment and will be open to all researchers. And we intend also alongside this research center...2008-05-13 10:43

HIV-positive man sentenced 35 years in prison for spitting
...is from the CDC fact sheet about the transmission of HIV: "HIV has been found in saliva and tears in very low quantities from some AIDS patients. It is important to understand that finding a small amount of HIV in a body fluid does not necessarily mean that...2008-05-16 07:14

Aids Commission in Bid to Fight HIV Stigma
13 May 2008 Posted to the web 12 May 2008 The elite in Uganda have remained stigmatised despite the government's efforts to fight HIV, the Uganda Aids Commission has said. " People in high social status have remained with the fear to come and access2008-05-12 14:03

KENYA: HIV-positive people feeling the pinch of high food prices
...ARV medication because of the side effects of taking the drugs on an empty stomach. Asha Abdiwelli, of the Garissa HIV/AIDS Support Programme in northeastern Kenya, said the number of people seeking assistance from her organisation had increased over the...2008-05-14 02:45

KENYA: HIV-positive people feeling the pinch of high food prices
...sex work to feed themselves and their families. "Food insecurity has been one of the major factors responsible for HIV/AIDS cases in northern Kenya," he said. "It is worse now, and we fear that many girls and women will fall victim to the virus now." The...2008-05-14 02:30

AHF Launches ''YouTube'' Campaign: ''Congress--Save AIDS Treatment in PEPFAR''
...in recent memory, providing medical care to millions of people with HIV/AIDS, it has given hope to the 33 million people with HIV/AIDS in the world. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the nation's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS organization. AHF currently provides...2008-05-11 06:55

Triple-Drug Therapy Found Most Effective Against HIV
...drugs to treat HIV infected individuals. VOA's Jessica Berman reports from Washington. While there's still no cure for AIDS, and new anti-HIV drugs become available, doctors keep puzzling over which combinations of drugs to prescribe to their patients...2008-05-14 15:22

Mayors Hauled Over Coals for Neglecting HIV Fight
13 May 2008 Posted to the web 13 May 2008 MAYORS in the Erongo Region have been rebuked by Governor Samuel Nuuyoma for neglecting their roles as chairpersons of District AIDS Committees (DACs). "Your declaration to fight the epidemic has become2008-05-13 03:51

Virostatics Doses First Patient In Phase IIa Trial Of VS411 For The Treatment Of HIV Infection
...NJ, is committed to discovering and developing novel combination therapeutics to address significant medical needs in HIV/AIDS, chronic infections and related fields. The company is developing its lead product, VS411, as a fixed-dose combination of two drugs...2008-05-14 03:30

HIV/AIDS infected orphans a neglected lot !
...approach involving, government, individuals, NGOs and the community. Although there was no authentic data about HIV/AIDS infected or affected orphans, Khire admitted that they were subjected to stigma and discrimination in various forms resulting in denial...2008-05-08 22:46

World Bank Launches New Strategy to Combat AIDS in Africa
With the HIV/AIDS epidemic now 25-years-old, the World Bank has launched a new strategy to combat the disease where it is the most prevalent -- Africa. Nearly two million have died on the continent an...2008-05-16 04:44

Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse
From Alaskas majestic Denali, commanding the landscape at 20,030 feet, to Floridas 335-foot Britton Hill, climbers, hikers and walkers will set out to conquer the 50 highest peaks in the United States en masse this summer to raise awareness and funds2008-05-16 07:03

HIV/AIDS Hindering Mozambique's Efforts To Reduce Poverty, E.U. Delegate Says
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Article Date: 14 May 2008 - 9:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article HIV/AIDS is hindering Mozambique's efforts to alleviate poverty, Glauco Calzuola, head of the European Union2008-05-14 09:43

Cameroon: Reinforcing Strategies to Cater for AIDS Patients
...took place in Yaounde yesterday. The event brought together participants from hospitals and other institutions taking care of HIV/AIDS patients in the country. "ESTHER Cameroon" is a public interest group which is sponsored by the French Ministry of Health...2008-05-16 07:10

World Bank Launches New Strategy to Combat AIDS in Africa
... With the HIV/AIDS epidemic now 25-years-old, the World Bank has launched a new strategy to combat the disease where it is the most prevalent -- Africa. Nearly two million have died on the continent and HIV has cost the World Bank $1.6 billion. In Washington...2008-05-16 04:29