Global Issues
News headlines for “AIDS in Africa”, page 20
Lack of Funds Hampers Global Fight Against AIDS
- Inter Press Service
The global conference on AIDS in Vienna last week will be remembered for 'Broken Promises Kill', a slogan echoed by a coalition of activists who had gathered from around the world.
Worse Than HIV, the Stigma
- Inter Press Service
Kiren Kaur, 37, has come to terms with HIV she contracted from her husband in 1997. The HIV positive status, per se, is not difficult to deal with. But dealing with the stigma that comes with it is an excruciating experience.
ZIMBABWE: Pregnant Teens Shun HIV Treatment for Fear of Stigmatisation
- Inter Press Service
At a local maternity clinic in one of Bulawayo’s high density suburbs, midwives are at pains to explain to a pregnant 15-year-old girl why she must be tested for HIV before she gives birth.
LATIN AMERICA: Prevention Is Weakest Link in AIDS Fight
- Inter Press Service
Many Latin American countries have made strides in legislation and policies that promote sex education and health services for young people, which are essential for fighting AIDS. But implementation has been slow and often faces opposition, warn experts.
HEALTH: Kenyans’ Right to Affordable Drugs in Hands of Court
- Inter Press Service
Kenya’s Constitutional Court is due to set a date on Jul 22 for a hearing on the application against the Anti-Counterfeit Act of 2008, of which clauses pertaining to medicines have been suspended pending the court’s decision on whether the law violates the right to health and life.
AFRICA: Antiretroviral Gel Lowers HIV Infection and Offers Hope to Women
- Inter Press Service
When women from the predominantly rural Vulindela district in KwaZulu-Natal first began participating in an HIV-prevention trail many were unable to negotiate the use of condoms or even discuss safe sex with their partners.
SWAZILAND: HIV - Long Distances Place Expectant Mothers at Risk
- Inter Press Service
Affectionately known as Gogo Zondo by the community of Ndvwabangeni in northern Swaziland, Margaret Zondo is a traditional health practitioner who helps treat the sick and delivers babies.
KENYA: HIV Strain Among Gays Same as Strain in Heterosexuals
- Inter Press Service
Because of societal pressure and the criminality associated with men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kenya, Omondi Maina* married a woman. This is despite being involved in homosexual relationship for the last 10 years.
Women Vital in Global Fight Against AIDS
- Inter Press Service
Empowering women could more effectively help in curbing the spread of HIV, Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman and philanthropist said at the AIDS conference here Monday.
More Information to be Shared on AIDS Vaccine
- Inter Press Service
Scientists participating in the 18th International AIDS conference that opens in Vienna Sunday promise to share more information on vaccine research.
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