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HIV diagnosis still prompts thoughts of suicide
Despite the fact that HIV is no longer a killer, the stigma associated with the virus remains high. About one in 10 people living with HIV reports feeling suicidal.
24 august 2015
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Latin American and Caribbean countries commit to sharply reducing new HIV infections and advancing human rights
Latin American and Caribbean countries have called for sharply reducing the number of new HIV infections and HIV related discrimination in the region and have set new prevention targets to be met...
24 august 2015
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Why Europe Is Exploring Drug Decriminalization
Fourteen years in, Portugal’s strategy of treating overdoses as a health issue could serve as a blueprint for other countries.
24 august 2015
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International congress on AIDS to be held in Bangladesh
The 12th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP12) will take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 20 to 23 November 2015 under the theme “Be the Change for an AIDS Free...
23 august 2015
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Uganda: Cipla buys 51% in Uganda drugs firm
Cipla Limited the global pharmaceutical company has announced the purchase of a 51% stake in Quality Chemicals Limited by its wholly owned subsidiary in the UK, Cipla (EU) Limited.
23 august 2015
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We are on course to realise Aids-free generation by 2030 - UNAIDS
Global achievements made in combating the disease range from reduction of new infections, increase in funding for HIV/Aids programmes, fighting stigmatisation and making ARVs accessible, among...
22 august 2015
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Ghana: First Lady launches HIV prevention campaign
Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Friday launched the HIV prevention of mother to child Transmission campaign in Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
22 august 2015
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Victoria Beckham visits Ghana for UNAIDS programs
Victoria Beckham was appointed UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador in September 2014 to support the UNAIDS vision of an AIDS-free generation.
21 august 2015
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Faster results for HIV tests in Germany
Scared you might have HIV? In the past, you had to wait 12 weeks in Germany before getting an answer. Now, the wait has been reduced to six - which will further reduce infections. Other countries...
21 august 2015
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Takes More Progressive Stance on PrEP, Following Longtime Opposition
A new ad campaign, “Finding Common Ground on PrEP,” hits gay publications nationwide this week.
20 august 2015
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Hepatitis C patients in England denied lifesaving liver drug
Health experts concerned about decision not to extend Daklinza treatment to patients with genotype 3 strain of virus.
20 august 2015
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Food security improves HIV outcomes
A farming intervention programme aimed at reducing food insecurity has also helped improve HIV outcomes in patients in Kenya, reports a new study.
20 august 2015