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Bad science and bogus treatments
Gambia to open hospital to treat Aids patients with herbal medicine

Aids patients in a new hospital in Gambia will treated with herbal mediciden despite medical concerns the treatment is dangerous.

Published
03 January 2013
From
The Telegraph
Finance and funding
Tackling HIV and AIDS through taxation in Uganda

Uganda is considering funding HIV prevention work through levies on bank transactions, air tickets, beer, soft drinks and cigarettes. But reactions from ordinary Ugandans have not been particularly favorable - there is considerable scepticism about corruption and government transparency.

Published
17 December 2012
From
Development Education
Policy
EU trio presidency programme 1 January 2013- 30 June 2014 and public health

The upcoming three EU Presidencies (Ireland, Lithuania and Greece) published their work programme for the next 18 months, i.e. 1 January 2013- 30 June 2014. The programme contains some items of possible interest for people following HIV treatment issues.

Published
17 December 2012
From
EATG
Epidemiology
HIV epidemic out of control in Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is in the midst of a major health and humanitarian crisis, related particularly to the HIV epidemic, that is largely out of control.

Published
07 December 2012
From
The Lancet
Policy
Iran's HIV/Aids sufferers struggle for survival

As Iran's economy has faltered and the cost of living has skyrocketed, Iranians living with HIV/Aids are struggling for survival, Roxana Saberi reports.

Published
05 December 2012
From
BBC News
HIV prevention policy
A Global Plan to End AIDS Everywhere But at Home

The bold, aggressive new plan released by Hillary Clinton once again wildly surpasses in ambition what US officials dare attempt in this country.

Published
02 December 2012
From
The Atlantic
Epidemiology
China faces HIV/AIDS epidemic

With a long red AIDS ribbon pinned to his chest, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang warned of the grave situation of HIV/AIDS in China, calling it "not only a medical issue but also a social challenge".

Published
02 December 2012
From
CNN
HIV prevention policy
Michel Kazatchkine: Change in attitude needed in eastern Europe and central Asia

Only a change in mindset among the region’s political classes towards a public health policy approach will save the region from a human tragedy.

Published
30 November 2012
From
Financial Times
Policy
India: Budget shifts raise fear of lost momentum

India’s battle against Aids is far from won. The country is now shouldering most of the cost itself but a change in prevention priorities has alarmed experts.

Published
30 November 2012
From
Financial Times
Policy
China says HIV/AIDS cases up, premier-in-waiting promises help

The number of new HIV/AIDS cases in China jumped in the first 10 months of the year, as premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang promised to let non-governmental groups play a bigger role in fighting an epidemic spreading fast in vulnerable groups.

Published
28 November 2012
From
Reuters
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