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UNAIDS to collaborate with HSRC in HIV prevention research and policy development

UNAIDS and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen research, policies, and programmes on HIV prevention globally, with a special emphasis on Africa.

Published
11 February 2013
From
UNAIDS
Tuberculosis and HIV
Ahead of WHO meeting, experts clash over tuberculosis targets

One possible target, says Raviglione, would be to cut the projected 2015 annual deaths in half by 2025. But some of his contemporaries say that the 50% target will not inspire sufficient action and enthusiasm.

Published
07 February 2013
From
Nature
Global health initiatives
New toolkit helps countries strengthen HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria response

The toolkit provides guidance on how to implement Global Fund grants --- achieving the results while at the same time managing the risks --- by training local staff and building the systems necessary to adequately respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria.

Published
04 February 2013
From
UNDP
Global health initiatives
Dirk Niebel: Why Germany Committed EUR 1 Billion to the Global Fund

We are close to turning the tide. I think we are witnessing the beginning of the end of AIDS. This is an achievement, not least, of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Published
27 January 2013
From
Huffington Post
Global health initiatives
In Davos, Germany Donates 1 Billion Euros To The Global Fund

Germany is set to announce on Thursday that it will increase its overall financial contribution to The Global Fund to 1 billion Euros.

Published
25 January 2013
From
Huffington Post
Global health initiatives
Dr. Mark Dybul: The Big Push to Defeat AIDS, TB and Malaria

Every era offers something special. I think the most special thing about our current time is the incredible opportunity that scientific advances have provided in the field of global health, giving us the ability to completely control highly dangerous infectious diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Published
23 January 2013
From
Huffington Post
Global health initiatives
Online Consultation: Health in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

This online discussion (eDiscussion), hosted by UNAIDS as part of the Post-2015 Health Thematic Consultation, is an open and inclusive online discussion for individuals, and members of civil society, academia, governments, and the private sector to discuss the ways in which the global AIDS response can and should inform the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

Published
22 January 2013
From
The World We Want 2015
Global health initiatives
Mark Dybul Begins As Executive Director of the Global Fund

Mark Dybul took charge today as Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, promising to accelerate the organization's efforts to defeat these three highly infectious diseases by working closely with partners.

Published
22 January 2013
From
Global Fund
Global health initiatives
BRICS Ministers of Health call for renewed efforts to face HIV and global health challenges

The 2nd Health Ministers’ meeting of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) concluded in New Delhi, India on January 11, with a strong call for strengthened cooperation in the implementation of affordable, equitable and sustainable solutions for common health challenges.

Published
14 January 2013
From
UNAIDS
Global health initiatives
Supreme Court to hear free speech case on anti-prostitution rule

Congress requires groups receiving funds to fight HIV and AIDS globally to have a standard opposing prostitution. Justices will hear the case in spring.

Published
14 January 2013
From
Los Angeles Times
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