HIV AIDS

Ugandan President Calls For Increased HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategies

Citing waning efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni called for increased prevention strategies, particularly concerning mother-to-child transmissio.

Efforts To Improve Sexual Rights, Curb Spread Of HIV

A group of women in Namibia recently called for efforts to improve their sexual rights in an effort to curb the spread of HIV in the country.

Preparing Revised Rule On HIV-Positive US Visitors

Washington Post editorial incorrectly asserted that HHS still has to decide to modify regulations so that HIV-positive noncitizens may be admitted to the United States.

Health Workers Cannot Refuse To Provide Treatment To HIV-Positive People

A panel of India's Supreme Court approved instructions from the country's Centre Party that health care workers in all government and private hospitals cannot refuse medical treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS.

HIV Cases Increasing Among Women, MSM In China

The number of HIV/AIDS cases among men who have sex with men has increased eightfold during the past few years in areas of China.

How Antiretroviral Maraviroc Can Control HIV Viral Loads

The antiretroviral drug maraviroc might help control viral loads among HIV-positive people who have shown resistance to other treatments

HIV Has Existed Among Human Populations For 100 Years

HIV has existed among human populations for about 100 years, decades earlier than previously believed.

Providing Care To HIV-Positive Pregnant Women

CP/Yahoo! News examined the Positive Pregnancy Programme, a Canadian initiative created to provide HIV-positive pregnant women with care, resources and support.

Ukraine Bill To Increase HIV Prevention, Treatment Efforts

Ukraine's Parliament recently approved a bill that would establish a national program to increase HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment efforts in the country.

More Grandparents Care For Grandchildren Orphaned By HIV/AIDS

The number of grandparents worldwide caring for grandchildren orphaned by AIDS has doubled during the past 10 years, with half of the globe's 15 million AIDS orphans being cared for by a grandparent.