Challenging HIV Stigma And Discrimination

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Kenyan Health Ministry Launches HIV, TB Communication Campaign to Reduce Stigma, Discrimination Among Health Workers

The East African on Monday examined how a campaign recently launched in Kenya to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis will affect health care workers in the country. The Kenyan Ministry of Health in collaboration with the National... Read more »

If We Can't Overcome HIV Stigma and Discrimination, Access to Care Won't Improve in Africa, Advocate Says

In this IAS 2009 press conference, Paula Akugizibwe, Treatment Literacy and Advocacy Coordinator for the AIDS and Rights Alliance of Southern Africa, summarizes her talk "Legal Challenges and Successes in Overcoming HIV Stigma and Discrimination to... Read more »

Stigma and Discrimination -- Fuel for the HIV Fire

In one of the articles for the print edition of this issue, Dr. Adaora A. Adimora discusses her work on structural barriers fueling the epidemic ("Black Women, Society and HIV ," September/October 2012). At the International AIDS Conference held in... Read more »

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Stigma, Stigma, ughhh, Stigma

Hello Dr Bob,After reading the post from the person that wants to only treat the "Innocent" people with HIV I am about ready to come unglued. I aslo did not ask to have HIV and I do not know a single person that has. As for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Scott,Thanks for taking the time to write in and share your insights as well as the information about your efforts to raise awareness and decrease the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. Thanks also for your support and kind comments.Best of luck... Read more »

HIV and stigma

I have been aids pos for 4 years since 05, since that time I had to quit my job because of cryptococcal menengitis, I tried short term disability but I was quietly pushed to file social security, sinece then I have found it impossible to get...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,AIDS complicated by a significant opportunistic infection, such as cryptococcal meningitis, which result in cognitive impairment, is a very challenging situation. Cognitive impairment may well preclude your employment for many positions;... Read more »

hiv discrimination for volunteers in the church nursery

I am hiv+ and have been actively envolved in my church for over 11 years. My church recently adapted an application process for anybody volunteering to work with children. One of the questions on there is if you are hiv+. If you are they will not...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Churches are exempt from many federal regulations. Their concern is exaggerated and unrealistic, but they do have the right to establish those discriminatory rules. I encourage you to decide on one of two courses of action: as a concerned volunteer,... Read more »

HIV, legal rights, insurance, and discrimination

Rick could you please discuss what one may need to know after testing positive to hiv regarding employment, medical insurance. . .For example, i am currently employed through a company and they provide health insurance through a common provider....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. Anytime we are talking about legal issues (including insurance issues), there is no single or simple answer, since laws can vary significantly from country to country, and from state to state. In addition, many laws... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Posted by bradford

HIV/AIDS-Stigma and Discrimination by Bradford McIntyre

Individuals should not have to suffer all losses due to illness! Men, women and children are suffering with HIV/AIDS. We need to assure that these people are cared for, not discriminated... Read more »

UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

While nearly a million HIV+ American citizens enjoy the freedom to leave and travel outside their country, the United States government prohibits HIV+ individuals from other countries entry to the... Read more »

HIV Stigma

Posted by njpozdad, 5 Replies

Right before Christmas my wife was diagnosed with cancer. I have been as supportive as I can be and should be for her. Since she found out she has told many people about it. She said it helps her deal with the diagnosis to tell family and friends.... Read more »

Is this company discriminating?

Posted by Christa1, 2 Replies

I sent an email to a company that sells a Balanced Nutrient dense meal. I wanted to make a bulk order of this meal so that I can offer it to people living with HIV/AIDS in prisons and rural communities. We also asked this company if they can give... Read more »

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