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Beauty giant joins fight against HIV
So goes the old cliché, British barbers of the old school making a discreet offer of condoms to their male customers. Today the offer is different. And possibly more useful. more >>
The debate on health priorities in the South
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Spending by rich countries on fighting HIV in the developing world has come under fire recently. Critics argue the money would be better used tackling other diseases. Are they right? Pressureworks investigates. |
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World AIDS Day 2006
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Last year singer Lemar went to Ethiopia to visit the Gemini Trust; an organisation supported by Christian Aid to help women and children living with HIV. Here he talks about his experience and why he'll be thinking about the inspirational people he met this World AIDS Day. |
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Review of the year
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2006 was an important year in the fight against AIDS. The biannual International AIDS conference took place in Canada; G8 leaders were lobbied to follow through on their 2005 promise of treatment for all; and the South African government surprised everyone with a dramatic shift in policy. |
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A new acronym explained
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NGOs, that’s non governmental organisations, often talk in acronyms much to the annoyance of others. Christian Aid is no different, constantly introducing new ones. When it comes to HIV prevention the latest addition, SAVE, might actually do what it conveniently spells. |
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Success or the danger of taking your eyes of the ball
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Thailand is held up as a beacon of hope, a model of a successful comprehensive national response to HIV. How did Thailand achieve such a dramatic turnaround and what challenges does it face now? |
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The UK is delivering, others countries aren't
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Since the G8 summit in 2005 the UK government have come along way in funding treatment and raising awareness of HIV worldwide. Other countries, however, should be doing much more. |
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Stigma, the obstacle to progress
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Stigma is the feeling that someone or something ought to be shameful. Like beauty, it’s in the eye of the beholder. And the victims, in this case, are people who deserve support more than anything else. Sympathetic support and medical care – not judgement. |
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HIV is more prevalent in the UK than you think
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AIDS is the leading cause of death worldwide. More than half of the 5 million people infected last year were under 25. |
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