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Significant reduction in HIV cases in India

India is witnessing a significant reduction in fresh cases of HIV, which have come down by as much as 57%, Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Tuesday.

Published
18 December 2012
From
Hindustan Times
Epidemiology and behaviour
Rich Kenyans hardest hit by HIV, says study

Money, power and lifestyle are among the contributing factors leading to a high HIV prevalence rate, according to the head of the monitoring and evaluation unit at the National Aids Control Council (NACC), Dr Patrick Mureithi.

Published
17 December 2012
From
Daily Nation
Women
We never thought we could get HIV. We were wrong.

Rachel Dilly, 48, contracted HIV after unprotected sex with a new partner. A further seven heterosexual British women have spoken out about their condition for a photographic exhibition.

Published
17 December 2012
From
Daily Mail
Sex workers
Study of South African sex worker characteristics could assist in informing policy decisions

Male and transgender sex workers in South Africa are at particularly high risk of HIV infection and have significant unmet prevention needs, according to results of a

Published
14 December 2012
By
Lesley Odendal
Epidemiology and behaviour
Namibia: No Change in Behaviour Despite HIV/Aids

Despite the numerous information dissemination drives and campaigns to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, very little in terms of behavioural change can be observed among Namibians.

Published
13 December 2012
From
allAfrica.com
Epidemiology and behaviour
More South African pregnant women contracting HIV

A new study has shown increased HIV infection rates among pregnant women living in areas with high migrant labour in South Africa, the country with one of the world's highest caseloads.

Published
13 December 2012
From
Jamaica Observer
Epidemiology and behaviour
South Africa: HIV infection rates among pregnant women increase in four provinces

Surveillance data shows an increasing rate of HIV infections among pregnant women in Mpumalanga, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.

Published
11 December 2012
From
Times LIVE
Epidemiology and behaviour
US Consultation on HIV among Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Convened as part of ongoing efforts at HHS to respond to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s call to intensify HIV prevention efforts in the communities where HIV is most heavily concentrated and reduce HIV-related health disparities, the consultation engaged a diverse group of 31 community leaders representing local and national organizations, health care providers, researchers, and state and local government in focused discussions with more than 14 federal partners.

Published
10 December 2012
From
AIDS.gov
Epidemiology and behaviour
Lack of Awareness Leaves Indonesian Youth At High Risk of Contracting HIV

Nearly 80 percent of Indonesians aged 15 to 24 are at risk of being infected with sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, due to lack of knowledge.

Published
07 December 2012
From
Jakarta Globe
Promoting HIV testing
HPA urges further action on HIV testing to reduce numbers undiagnosed and diagnosed late

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued its annual epidemiological report yesterday, and drew particular attention to the need for improvement in HIV testing rates – six of

Published
30 November 2012
By
Roger Pebody
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