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The Response to the AIDS Epidemic in 2012: A Crystal Ball and Roadmap

The Response to the AIDS Epidemic in 2012: A Crystal Ball and Roadmap

HEARD’s executive director and leading economist in the economics and developmental impact of HIV and AIDS Professor Alan Whiteside, has produced a short paper looking at the big issues and events in 2012 facing those engaged in the HIV and AIDS epidemic specifically; funding, prevention, health systems, global health governance, the Washington DC International AIDS Conference and treatment as prevention. For more information click here. 

HEARD Disability News Released

HEARD Disability News Released

The 16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) took place from 4 - 8 December 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference included several sessions focusing on the interrelationship between disability and HIV as well as, for the first time, a disability zone in the Community Village, an idea that was piloted at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna 2010. A disability inclusive NSP framework was also launched at the conference and discussed during a round table discussion at the zone. Click here to read complete issue.


HEARD News Issue 10 Out Now

HEARD News Issue 10 Out Now

The end of the year is always a time for reflection. We look back, wonder where the time went, and what we achieved. There can be no doubt that 2011 was a successful year for HEARD. In academic terms the number of publications has risen significantly and most are accessible on our website. We have seen our staff grow in ability, skill and confidence. We retain an excellent reputation both in the region and internationally. Click here to read complete issue. 

November and December Highlights at HEARD

November and December Highlights at HEARD

It’s been a few months of intense traveling and presenting research for HEARD staff. HEARD's executive director Professor Alan Whiteside participated in various conferences commemorating the 30th anniversary since HIV and AIDS was first discovered. Here are some of the event highlights and information on forthcoming conferences Whiteside will be attending.


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Workshops & Training

New workshop dates will be released soon. Enquiries can be directed to Lebo Sello.

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El turismo es uno de los sectores económicos más importantes y de mayor crecimiento del mundo. A nivel mundial, es una actividad que representa el 5 por ciento del PIB global y genera el 7 por ciento de empleo. El turismo genera oportunidades y desafíos para la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las [...]

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Women as the Way Forward, Remarks by Ms. Bachelet at the World Economic Forum

Friday 27 January kicked off the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a series of bilateral meetings with government representatives and business groups. UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet participated in the panel, “Women as the way forward,” the first public meeting in Davos focused on...

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Head, Neck Cancer Tx of Less Benefit for HIV Patients

PHOENIX (MedPage Today) -- Conventional therapy for head and neck cancer appeared more toxic and less effective for patients with co-existing HIV infection, according to data presented here.

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Antiretrovirals Raise Birth Defect Risk

HIV-positive mothers can protected their babies from becoming infected with the virus if they take antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy. However, even though these drugs prevent transmitting the disease to the child, they could potentially cause birth defects like cleft lip and palate...

HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today
Retrieved: Fri, Jan 27, 2012

HEALTH-SOUTH AFRICA: HIV-Related Deaths Slow Economy

If there was no HIV/AIDS, South Africa would have 4.4 million more people than today, the size of a major city. This significant slow-down in population growth is causing a slow down in economic growth and resulting in social ills, researchers warn.

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Women as the Way Forward

Michelle Bachelet Remarks at World Economic Forum Public Session – Women as the Way Forward. Panelists included UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet; Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand; Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook, USA; Desmond M. Tutu, Chair, The Elders, South Africa;...

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Speech by Ms. Lakshmi Puri, Deputy Executive Director UN Women, on the Zero Draft of the Rio+20 Outcome Document

Speech by Ms. Lakshmi Puri Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director UN Women at the initial consultations on the Zero Draft of the Rio+20 Outcome Document, New York, 25 January 2012.

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Remembering David Kato, Ugandan gay rights activist

Date: 26 January 2012Source: Behind the Mask & Sophia Sahli, UK NGO AIDS Consortium26 January marks the anniversary of the murder of Ugandan gay rights activist, who was murdered in his own home. Gay rights activists paid tribute to David in a memorial service in Kampala, attended by more...

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Retrieved: Fri, Jan 27, 2012

HEALTH-SOUTH AFRICA: HIV-Related Deaths Slows Economy

If there was no HIV/AIDS, South Africa would have 4.4 million more people than today, the size of a major city. This significant slow-down in population growth is causing a slow down in economic growth and resulting in social ills, researchers warn.

IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS
Retrieved: Fri, Jan 27, 2012

Changing the debate on migration and environmental change

The UK's Foresight programme is intended to help government think systematically about the future. It helps to improve how we use science and technology within government and society. It does this by drawing on well-tested, scientifically valid techniques to inform those responsible for developing policy and...

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Remembering David Kato, Ugandan gay rights activists

Date: 26 January 2012Source: Behind the Mask & Sophia Sahli, UK NGO AIDS Consortium26 January marks the anniversary of the murder of Ugandan gay rights activist, who was murdered in his own home. Gay rights activists paid tribute to David in a memorial service in Kampala, attended by more...

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Calling young African women leaders - MILEAD Fellows Program applications

Date: 24 January Source: AWID The Moremi Initiative for Women's Leadership in Africa announces its call for applications for the 2012 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows' Program. Deadline for applications is 15 March 2012. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership...

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In HIV-Positive Patients, Standard Treatments For Head And Neck Cancer Are Less Effective

Radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy is less effective for patients with HIV when compared to the recurrence and overall survival rates in patients who do not have HIV, according to a study presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, sponsored by AHNS, ASCO, ASTRO and SNM. Treating...

HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today
Retrieved: Fri, Jan 27, 2012

No more access for later term abortions in Australia

Date: 26 January 2012Source: RH Reality CheckAustralia's only clinic that offered later term surgical abortions has announced that it will no longer provide abortions to women after 24 weeks' pregnancy. The Australian Health Services Commissioner has said she was concerned that if women could not access the...

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Spanish government plans to tighten abortion law

Date: 26 January 2012Source: AFPSpain's justice minister announced this Wednesday that the abortion law will be changed to oblige girls aged 16 and 17 seeking the procedure to have their parents' consent. The current law, introduced in 2010, gives women the legal right to choose to have an abortion...

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