A vaginal ring that is designed to prevent both HIV and pregnancy – two of the greatest threats to women’s health – will be tested on women to see whether the novel dual-protection approach works and is safe.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria said it was announcing its next leader this week. It didn’t happen. The global health organization’s board was not satisfied with the final three candidates put forward after a months-long search and interview process held by the board’s nominations committee.
We need to look at how much is actually spent in the countries of need and how much remains in the hands the large foundations, private firms, NGOs, faith-based organizations and universities that deliver development programs.
Despite gains that include an additional 1.2 million people who now have access to life-saving AIDS treatments, according to a UNAIDS report, a worrying trend shows that girls and women between the ages of 15 and 24 remain at a high risk of unknowingly contracting the virus.
Stigma against LGBT communities remains a challenge for organizations that work with HIV/AIDS patients. But the biggest challenge of all might be keeping the disease in the spotlight.
Editors note: As part of our coverage of the 21st International AIDS Conference, we are reposting part two of a…
Editors note: As part of our coverage of the 21st International AIDS Conference, we are reposting part one of a…
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