Global Issues
News headlines for “AIDS around the world”, page 23
AFRICA: Pope on Condoms Out in the Cold
- Inter Press Service
Political leaders, activists, scientists and even Catholic bishops all joined in the chorus of criticism against the stance taken by Pope Benedict with respect to the use of condoms to curb the impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Q&A: Why Not Wages for 'Women's Work'?
- Inter Press Service
Caring for children, ailing relatives and neighbours, cooking and cleaning - all of it feels like 'work,' but without the regular paycheque.
HEALTH-BRAZIL: Older Women at Higher Risk from AIDS
- Inter Press Service
The HIV infection rate in women over 50 in Brazil has more than tripled since 1996, making this population group the prime target of the government's HIV/AIDS prevention campaign during the carnival festivities.
POLITICS-US: Scientists Hail Return to Fact-Based Policies
- Inter Press Service
Key appointments announced by President-elect Barack Obama suggest that science will soon make a major comeback in the U.S. government.
POLITICS-US: Conservative Pastor's Star on the Rise
- Inter Press Service
For a president who had little to do but pardon turkeys on Thanksgiving and throw the switch on the national Christmas tree, little to look forward to but packing his bags and evacuating the White House, and less positive accomplishments to look back on than most presidents, this year's World AIDS Day was clearly a high point. And Pastor Rick Warren was there to share the spotlight with him.
HEALTH-ZIMBABWE: Shady Dealings With Antiretrovirals
- Inter Press Service
The current political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe is dealing a blow to the provision of free treatment and care to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs).
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