| HEARD is an UNAIDS Collaborating Centre  Latest Publications  Multi-media | HEARD Presentations
2009- Campbell, C. and Gibbs, A., (2009). The Role of the Media in Creating an Enabling Environment for Scaling Up. Fourth Southern African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
- Casale, M., Flicker, S. And Nixon, S., (2009). Fieldwork Challenges and Lessons Learned from a Canada-South Africa HIV Prevention Research Partnership. Fourth Southern African AIDS Conference. Durban, South Africa. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
- Casale, M., Flicker, S., and Nixon, S., (2009). Fieldwork Challenges and Lessons Learned from a Canada-South Africa HIV Prevention Research Partnership. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, Canada. 23 April 2009 to 26 April 2009.
- Casale, M., Nixon, S., Flicker, S. and Rogan, M., (2009). Taking Seriously Our Obligations to Share Research Results: One Approach to Knowledge Transfer and Exchange with Adolescents. Botswana 2009 AIDS Impact Conference, Gabarone. 22 September 2009 to 24 September 2009.
- Casale, M., Nixon, S., Flicker, S. Rubincam, C., and Jenney, A., (2009). Abstinence, Condoms, Right and Wrong: Critical Reflections on Faith-based School HIV Prevention Programme in South Africa. Fourth Southern African AIDS Conference. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
- Casale, M., Nixon, S., Rubincam, C., Jenney, A., and Flicker, S., (2009). Abstinence, Condoms, Right and Wrong: Critical Reflections on a Faith-based School HIV Prevention Programme in South Africa. 1 January 2009.
- Cluver, L., Moshabela, M., Kganakga, M., De Beer, J., Kuo, C. Lane, T., Zulliger, R., Mahlobo, T. and Casale, M., (2009). Special Panel Application. Care in the home revisited - a comprehensive research agenda for consultation Botswana 2009 AIDS Impact Conference, Gabarone 22 August 2009 to 24 August 2009.
- Dancaster, L., (2009). Organisational Characteristics as Predictors of Work-Family Arrangements in South African Organisations. World Congress of the IIRA, Sydney. 26 August 2009.
- Dawad, S., (2009). Partnerships and relationships in task-shifting: a case study of a community rehabilitation programme. 25th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference of Disabilities,Hawai. 5 May 2009.
- Dawad, S., (2009). Costing and Benefits of Comprehensive Care Offered by The Valley Trust The Valley Trust, Valley of 1000 Hills 29 May 2009.
- Flicker, S., Casale, M., Hynie, M., Jenney, A., O'Brien, K., Rogan, M., Rubincam, C. and Noxon, S., (2009). Destiny, Disease and Desire: Unpacking the results of a school-faith-based HIV intervention 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, Vancouver, Canada 23 April 2009 to 26 April 2009.
- George, G., (2009). Why do employees not participate in VCT programmes and why do HIV positive employees not register for treatment? Unveiling the face of stigma and its contribution to the problem. 4th International Stigma Conference in London, UK. 2 January 2009.
- George, G., (2009). The Impact of ART Scale up on health Workers: Evidence from two South African Districts, May 2009 Conference: 'Expanding anti-retroviral therapy (ART) provision in resource-limited settings: social dynamics and policy challenges'. Norwich, UK. 1 January 2009.
- George, G., (2009). A Review of the Cost Impacts and Responses of the Private Sector to HIV/AIDS SABCOHA. Satellite meeting at the SA AIDS Conference. 1 April 2009.
- George, G., (2009). The Impact of ART Scale up on health Workers: Evidence from two South African Districts, May 2009 Conference: 'Expanding anti-retroviral therapy (ART) provision in resource-limited settings: social dynamics and policy challenges'. AIDS Impact Conference, Botswana 24 August 2009.
- George, G., Atujuna, M., Gentile, J., and Quinlan, T., (2009). Impact of ART Scale Up on Health Workers: Evidence from Two South African Districts. University of East Anglia, UK. 8 May 2009.
- Gibbs, A., (2009). Mediated Understandings of Gender Inequality and HIV in South Africa: Implications for female participation and mobilisation. Creating Contexts for Community-Led Health Interventions: Learning from participatory HIV/AIDS programmes. LSE, London, UK. 21 September 2009 to 22 September 2009.
- Gibbs, A. and Jobson, G. , (2009). Masculinities in the South African Media: An exploratory study. Rhetoric and AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 1 July 2009 to 3 July 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Vukuzakhe - arise and build yourself: Targeting parents and youth with literacy and drama in rural KwaZulu-Natal. South African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 1 April 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Disability and HIV/AIDS in Africa an overview. African AIDS Rhetoric Conference. 1 July 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Disability and HIV/AIDS - A New Agenda in South Africa? SAALED congress Durban, South Africa. 1 July 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Tangible Skill Building and HIV-Youth Intervention. AIDS Impact Conference, Gaborone. 1 September 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). HIV, AIDS and Disability: A New Agenda for Integration of Interventions in Southern Africa. AIDS Impact Conference, Gaborone. 1 September 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Commissioner: Health, CBR and HIV/AIDS. Afrinead conference. 1 November 2009.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2009). Chair: Disability and Human Rights Panel for the Afrinead Conference. Afrinead Conference. 1 November 2009.
- Misselhorn, A. and Vogel, C. , (2009). Webs of vulnerability: researcher experience of how the interaction of multiple stresses is enhancing vulnerability to environmental change in southern Africa. Southern African Vulnerability Session of the Global Environmental Change and Human Systems Conference, Oslo. 1 June 2009.
- Ngcobo, A., (2009). Applying research results on sexual and reproductive health and youth development in the post -apartheid South Africa. Student Leadership Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. 1 June 2009.
- Ngcobo. A., (2009). The relationship between socioeconomic status and HIV prevalence amongst adolescents: a study in -Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Youth Development Roundtable (HEARD) University of KwaZulu-Natal. 1 May 2009.
- Nixon, S. Casale, M., Jenney, A., O'Brien, K., Rubincam, C., and Flicker, S., (2009). Contradictions, Tensions and Possibilities: Critical Reflections on a Faith-based School HIV Prevention Programme in South Africa 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, Vancouver, Canada 23 April 2009 to 26 April 2009.
- Nixon, S., Flicker, S., Hynie, M., Casale, M., Rogan, M., Rubincam, C., O'Brien, K. and Jenney, A., (2009). Contradictions, Tensions and Possibilities: Critical Reflections on a Faith-based School HIV Prevention Programme in South Africa. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, Canada. 23 April 2009 to 26 April 2009.
- Nixon, S., Flicker, S., Hynie, M., Casale, M., Rogan, M., Rubincam, C., O'Brien, K. and Jenney, A., (2009). Destiny, Disease and Desire: Unpacking the results of a school-faith-based HIV intervention. Fourth Southern African AIDS Conference. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). SMEs and 'Health Management': Understanding the challenges in view of corporate experiences. Johannesburg. 23 February 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). Assessing the macro-economic impacts of HIV/AIDS - with reference to Lesotho and Swaziland. World Food Programme Strategy Workshop, Johannesburg. 26 March 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). Understanding Vulnerability in Southern Africa: Comparative Findings Using a multi-Stressor Approach in Southern Africa and Malawi. GECHS Synthesis Conference, University of Oslo. 22 June 2009 to 24 June 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). Playing the role of a 'boundary organisation': Getting smarter with networking Cross RPC meeting Strengthening the research to policy and practice interface: Exploring strategies used by research organisations working on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS. Liverpool University. 18 May 2009 to 19 May 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). From Advocacy to Social Marketing: The Amajuba Child Health and Wellbeing Research Project, Cross RPC meeting Strengthening the research to policy and practice interface: Exploring strategies used by research organisations working on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS. Liverpool University. 18 May 2009 to 19 May 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). HEARD as a research organisation. 8th International Research Internships Program for Nurses, Kisumu. 2 July 2009.
- Quinlan, T., (2009). HIV/AIDSs and its effects are complex: An introduction to understanding complexity. International PHD students Programme, University of KwaZulu-Natal. 14 July 2009.
- Rogan, M., Casale, M., Dawad, S., Hynie, M., Jobson, G. O'Brien, K., Flicker, S. and Nixon, S., (2009). Gender, social norms, attitudes and sexual risk outcomes among secondary school learners: Evidence from a low-income urban community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 4th Southern African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
- Rogan, M., Casale, M., Dawad, S., Hynie, M., Jobson, G. O'Brien, K., Flicker, S. and Nixon, S.,, (2009). Gender, social norms, attitudes and sexual risk outcomes among secondary school learners: Evidence from a low-income urban community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, Vancouver, Canada 23 April 2009 to 26 April 2009.
- Satande, L., (2009). Literature Review Linking HIV/AIDS and Deafness. AIDS Impact Conference, Gaborone. 1 September 2009.
- Satande, L. , (2009). Peer education as a HIV prevention strategy: Perceptions of college students in Durban, South Africa. 5th SAHARA Conference, Gallagher Estate, Midrand. 30 November 2009 to 3 December 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is HIV/AIDS still exceptional? Evans School of Public Health, Seattle. 9 February 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HIV/AIDS in 2009: Defining the agenda. Gates Foundation, Seattle. 10 February 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich. 18 February 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HIV/AIDS and Social Justice. Founders Seminar, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University. 13 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HIV/AIDS and African Development. Africa study group, Ottawa. 25 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS Exceptionalism: A Southern African Perspective. Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. 30 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Persistence, Patience and Power: The Biography of a South-North HIV Research Funding Partnership. IDRC Lunch time seminar. 30 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HIV/AIDS in 2009: New Evidence New Research. IDRC Lunch time seminar. 30 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS and Social Justice. Ottawa University. 30 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS and Social Justice. Lunch time presentation, CIDA. 31 March 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? Public lecture, Carleton. 2 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? Centre for Global Development, Washington DC. 20 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Reviewing Emergencies for Swaziland and Lesotho. UNDP and UN family, New York. 23 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? UNDP, UNICEF and UNAIDS Public Lecture, New York. 23 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS and Social Justice. UNDP internal seminar, New York. 24 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? IAVI brown bag lunch, New York. 27 April 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Introduction to Expanding ART Provision in Resource Limited Settings: Social Dynamics and Policy Challenges. UEA, Norwich. 7 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HIV/AIDS and Social Justice. NORAD Public Seminar, Oslo. 11 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? NORAD, Oslo. 12 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? SIDA seminar, Stockholm. 13 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). If AIDS is exceptional why has it not lead to political mobilisation? Forum Syd, Uppsala University. 14 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). HEARD Case Study 1 - The Swaziland Emergencies Report Liverpool Cross RPC meeting Strengthening the research to policy and practice interface: Exploring strategies used by research organisations working on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS. 18 May 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? SIDA reference group, Lusaka. 1 June 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? Simon Frazer University, Vancouver. 6 July 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS and Social Justice. Simon Frazer University, Vancouver. 7 July 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Is AIDS still exceptional? International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Brighton. 17 June 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). Why AIDS is exceptional. International AIDS Society, Cape Town Pre-Conference Meeting of Health Systems Experts, HIV Researchers and Implementers. 18 July 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS in Southern Africa. Tibotec Industry meeting, Cape Town, South Africa. 18 July 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS in 2010: where are we? AIDS consortium Annual General Meeting, London. 16 September 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS and State Fragility: where are we? ASCI Report Launch, Den Hague. 21 September 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS in 2010: where are we? VFA (German Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association), Berlin. 24 September 2009.
- Whiteside, A., (2009). AIDS in 2010: where are we? GTZ, Berlin. 24 September 2009.
- Zelnick, J., O'Donnell, M., Gibbs, A. and Willan, S. , (2009). XDR-TB Amongst Health Care Workers: Exploring the role of gender, occupational health and stigma. Fourth Southern African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 31 March 2009 to 3 April 2009.
2008- Cakwe, M., (2008). Children's Understanding, Beliefs and Attitudes of Sexuality and Health Behaviours. Reproductive Health Research Unit (RHRU), Durban, South Africa. 18 May 2008.
- Casale, M, (2008). Reflections on the meaning of 'vulnerability' in Southern Africa: what does the Child Future Security project tell us? Center for Global Development working group entitled 'The Future of UNAIDS'. Durban, South Africa 17 November 2008 to 18 November 2008.
- Escobar, M.C., (2008). A Retrospective Review of The Immunological, Virological and Clinical Outcomes of Patients on Highly Active Anti-Retrovirals (HAART) at St Mary's Hospital, Durban. The Third South African AIDS Conference, 5-8 June, Durban, South Africa. 5 June 2008 to 8 June 2008.
- Flicker, S, Nixon, S, Casale, M, Jenney, A and Rubincam, C, (2008). Condoms, Abstinence, Right and Wrong: Critical Reflection on an FBO's HIV Prevention Programme in South Africa. OHTN (Ontario HIV Treatment Network) Research Conference, held in Toronto. 14 November 2008.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2008). Focusing on community and youth work in Himeville/Underberg. 1 January 2008.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2008). Response to Disability in the Context of HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 1 January 2008.
- Hanass-Hancock, J., (2008). Systematic Literature Review on HIV-AIDS and Disability in Africa. 1 January 2008.
- Quinlan, T, Casale, M and Drimie, S, (2008). Parents efforts to secure the future of their children: indicators of children's vulnerability in Southern Africa 2009 International AIDS Conference held in Mexico City 1 July 2008.
2007
- Cakwe, M., (2007). Implementing an Intergrated Management Framework to Support HIV/AIDS Programmes Regarding Children in Amajuba district, South Africa. 1 January 2007.
- Cakwe, M. and Parikh, A., (2007). Orphanhood and Sexual Behaviour in Amajuba District, KwaZulu-Natal. The Third South African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 5 June 2007 to 8 June 2007.
- Dawad, S., (2007). Costing and Benefits of Comprehensive Care offered by Valley Trust. 1 January 2007.
- Escobar, M. C., (2007). The Relationship between Socio-Economic Status and HIV/AIDS Prevalence among Adolescents and Assessment of the Broader Economic Consequences: A Study in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces, South Africa. Irish Ambassador's Delegation, 28 September, Durban, South Africa. 28 September 2007.
- Escobar, M.C., (2007). Virological and Clinical Outcomes of HIV-Positive Patients on Anti-retroviral Therapy under Different Models of Treatment and Care in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Third South African AIDS Conference, 5-8 June, Durban, South Africa. 5 June 2007 to 8 June 2007.
- Mishra, S., (2007). Health Seeking Behaviours between Orphans and Non-Orphans. XXIX Annual Conference of IASP (Indian Association for the Study of Population), Varansi, India. 1 January 2007.
- Molefe, N., (2007). Property Rights, HIV/AIDS and Domestic Violence Research Project in Amajuba District. Family and Child Welfare Workshop: Reflections. 2 August 2007.
- Ngcobo, A., (2007). The relationship between socio-economic status and HIV/AIDS prevalence among adolescents and assessment of the broader economic consequences: A study in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. HEARD Planning for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa Training Workshop, Durban South Africa. 17 July 2007.
- Ngcobo, A., (2007). From "young lions of the revolution" to "lost generation"? Youth-on-youth Messaging in Post-colonial Africa. HEARD Planning for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa Training Workshop, 18 July, Durban South Africa. 18 July 2007.
- Nkosi, B., (2007). Vulnerability of orphan vs. non-orphan caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal. AIDS Impact Conference. 4 June 2007.
- Nkosi, B., (2007). Implementing an Integrated Management Framework to Support HIV/AIDS Programmes Regarding Children in Amajuba district, South Africa. Children's Understanding, Beliefs and Attitudes of Sexual(ity) Health Behaviours. International AIDS Conference. 4 July 2007.
- Parikh, A., (2007). Orphanhood and Sexual Behaviour in Amajuba District, KwaZulu-Natal. PEPFAR Workshop on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Johannesburg, South Africa. 1 January 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). The Case Against Male Circumcision as an HIV/AIDS Prevention Option for South Africa. The Third South African AIDS Conference, 5-8 June, Durban, South Africa. 5 June 2007 to 8 June 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). Orphans and vulnerable children. HEARD Planning for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa Training Workshop, 17 July, Durban South Africa. 17 July 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). The Child Future Security Project RENEWAL National South Africa Forum, Pretoria, South Africa. 20 November 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). HIV/AIDS and Rural Economic Development. HEARD Research on Vulnerability. EDSRI Workshop. 1 January 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). Looking at population vulnerability from the perspective of HIV/AIDS research in Southern Africa. 1 January 2007.
- Quinlan, T., (2007). Integrating HIV/AIDS into town and regional plans. 1 January 2007.
- Singh, S., (2007). Home Affairs and Social Welfare: A comparison of orphans and non-orphans having Identity Documents, and the significance of having IDs for receiving Social Welfare assistance. Family and Child Welfare Workshop: Reflections. 2 August 2007.
- Singh, S., (2007). Amajuba Child Health and Wellbeing Research Project, Research Findings 1 and 2. 17 August 2007.
- Tshabangu-Soko , T., (2007). Food Security at Household Level round 2, Amajuba Cohort. Boston University, USA. 2 August 2007.
- Tshabangu-Soko, T., (2007). Vulnerability of Households and Caregivers Amajuba Cohort - round 2. 1 January 2007.
- Veenstra, N. and Nixon, S., (2007). How Will HAART Impact on Health Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Third South African AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 5 June 2007 to 8 June 2007.
- Whiteside, A., (2007). The Challenge of HIV and AIDS for South Africa. Irish Ambassador's Delegation, Durban, South Africa. 28 September 2007.
- Whiteside, A., (2007). Scaling up ARV: Lessons from Mozambique. UNAIDS/World Bank Economics Reference Group, Washington DC, USA. 3 May 2007.
- Whiteside, A., (2007). Reviewing Emergencies for Swaziland: Shifting the Paradigm in a New Era. SIDA Reference Group, Lusaka, Zambia. 23 October 2007.
- Whiteside, A., (2007). Reviewing Emergencies: Shifting the Paradigm for a New Era, Swaziland. Presentation at the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 24 October 2007.
|  Workshops & Training  Events: Sep 2010  | S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|
| | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | |
 Live Feeds SWAZILAND: Task-shifting could improve HIV treatment and preventionPhoto: Eva-Lotta Jansson/IRIN Nurses can manage HIV care but only doctors can initiate ARV treatment MANZINI, 3 September 2010 (PlusNews) – Swaziland has yet to act on a 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation to alleviate ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 UGANDA: New strains of HIV spreading in fishing communities*Photo: Julius Mwelu/IRIN Catching more than fish ENTEBBE, 31 August 2010 (PlusNews) - A study of HIV-positive people in fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria in central Uganda has found that more than a quarter ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 UGANDA: Optimism as PEPFAR increases funding*Photo: Charles Akena/IRIN Only about half the people in need of ARVs are getting them KAMPALA, 25 August 2010 (PlusNews) – More Ugandan HIV patients are set to receive life-prolonging medication after the United States President’s ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 SOUTH AFRICA: Strike sends XDR-TB patients homePhoto: David Gough/IRIN Many patients are having to fend for themselves DURBAN, 3 September 2010 (PlusNews) – Striking public health workers in South Africa have virtually shut down King George V Hospital, a referral facility in ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 KENYA: Monitoring Antiretroviral Intake Among ChildrenWhen 11-year-old Ronald Gathece was placed on antiretrovirals (ARVs) after being diagnosed HIV-positive, medical staff did not monitor his reaction to the treatment. But the side effects had been so bad that the young boy had contemplated suicide. IPS Inter Press Service - HIV/AIDS Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 In Defence of Science: Seven points about traditional medicine and scientific medicineScientists can be elitist and patronising. In that way, they are no different to any other people with power, including some traditional healers and including people who defend science, like myself. There are multiple knowledge systems. Cultural diversity, including African culture, is a valuable treasure.... HIV and AIDS news from AIDSPortal Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 Obama Global Health Initiative Targets Maternal, Child Health, DiseaseU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently announced a new $63 billion Global Health Initiative with an emphasis on maternal and child health, family planning and programs to fight infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. "We need a comprehensive, effective global system for tracking... HIV and AIDS news from AIDSPortal Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 Are HERVs An Answer To AIDS Mysteries?Why is it so hard to isolate and purify human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Why has no one been able to see, by electron microscopy, a single HIV particle in the blood of AIDS patients, even those who have a "high viral load"? Why does HIV seem to mutate with startling rapidity? AIDS researchers have not been able... HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 Research At GHESKIO Leads To Update In WHO Guidelines For HIV TreatmentPrompted by clinical research into the early initiation of antiretroviral therapies for HIV performed at the GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its treatment protocols for HIV patients... HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 SOUTH AFRICA: Survivor’s guide for non-striking health workersPhoto: Tebogo Letsie/IRIN Strikes can turn violent JOHANNESBURG, 2 September 2010 (PlusNews) – Public sector strikes in South Africa have become so common in recent years that people are asking if plans should not be put ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 In Defence of Science: Seven points about traditional medicine and scientific medicineScientists can be elitist and patronising. In that way, they are no different to any other people with power, including some traditional healers and including people who defend science, like myself. There are multiple knowledge systems. Cultural diversity, including African culture, is a valuable treasure.... HIV and AIDS news from AIDSPortal Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 UK backs new corruption-fighting academyThe UK is to back a new international anti-corruption academy aimed at boosting the fight against fraud, bribery and theft across the world. DFID : News Stories Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 UGANDA: Optimism as PEPFAR increases funding*Photo: Charles Akena/IRIN Only about half the people in need of ARVs are getting them KAMPALA, 25 August 2010 (PlusNews) – More Ugandan HIV patients are set to receive life-prolonging medication after the United States President’s ... World News : HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 Cheap And Accurate Tuberculosis Test Gives Results In Under Two HoursA tuberculosis test, called Xpert® MTB/RIF, can successfully identify 98% of all culture-confirmed TB cases, including more than 90% of those with smear-negative disease, a study published in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine) reveals... HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today Retrieved: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 | |