AIDS/HIV
South Africa: Miners Face Huge HIV/Aids Challenge
BY VIRTUE of the physical nature of their jobs, South African miners receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS are vulnerable to discrimination when they are not at peak performance, because of the drugs' side effects. More »
Tanzania: Youth Get Tested for HIV
Some youth were scared, some said they felt pressure, but all of them knew that it is better to know their status than to not know. Last week 216 students from Lemara and Elerai Secondary Schools were tested for HIV. More »
Nigeria: Tug-of-War is Hallmark of Eigth Great Hope Walk
With no less than 5,000 volunteers expected to participate in the 8th edition of the annual Great HOPE Walk earmarked to take place in Lagos November 29, a tug-of-war session in which the Wife of the Lagos State govertment would be pitched against the HOPE Worldwide staff, is the hallmark of this year's event. More »
Gambia: The Role of the Media in the Prevention of Malaria and HIV/Aids
The media being in the frontline of disseminating information has a big role to play when it comes to fight against the killer diseases, malaria and HIV/Aids in Africa and the world at large. More »
Nigeria: NLC Urges Funding Against HIV/Aids
Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr Abdulwahed Omar, has called for increased funding for the fight against HIV/AIDS to bring succour to those affected by the pandemic. More »
Rwanda: Fight Against Infectious Diseases Top of Health Ministry Agenda - Sezibera
Dr. Richard Sezibera, the new Health Minister, has said that the fight against infectious diseases like Tuberculosis, Malaria, HIV/Aids and others, is among his top priorities, as he promised to improve medical services. More »
Namibia: HIV Infections are Increasing, Says Govt
Twenty-two years since the first case of HIV-AIDS was diagnosed in Namibia. More »
Uganda: Pre-Emptive ARVs Can Prevent HIV Infection
Last week, The New Vision ran a photo of a nine-year-old girl who was defiled. The sub-editor concealed the child's face to protect her identity. More »