Hiv Aids Organizations In Africa

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Organization Spreads HIV/AIDS Awareness, Prevention Through Soccer in Africa, Boston Globe Reports

The Boston Globe on Thursday profiled Grassroot Soccer , a not-for-profit organization aimed at educating children in Africa about HIV/AIDS using professional soccer players as teachers. The organization was co-founded by Ethan Zohn, a former... Read more »

Faith-Based Organizations Major Contributors to Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, Report Says

Faith-based organizations are playing a major role in the fight against HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a World Health Organization report released this week, IRIN/AllAfrica.com reports. According to the report -- titled... Read more »

British, French Governments to Partner With Soccer Organizations to Increase School Enrollment, Address HIV/AIDS in Africa

The British and French governments on Thursday are expected to announce that they are partnering with global soccer organizations to increase school enrollment and address HIV/AIDS in Africa, London's Guardian reports. The United Kingdom will... Read more »

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HIV Specialists in Durban, South Africa

I am looking for an expert or a specialist Dr in HIV/AIDS I am from Durban, South Africa - Kwazulu Natal Province.Thank you ...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.I usually advise new patients to ask the advice of local community-based organizations. Here are the somewhat dated recommendations from <a href="http://www.tac.org.za/community/doctorswhotreatHIV"... Read more »

HIV and South Africa

Dear Dr. Frascino,I am HIV positive but the virus has been undetectable according to my blood tests for nearly 8 years (I was diagnosed in 1999). I have been on Sustiva which I take daily (one pill). My question is that I am planning a trip to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The information you requested, or at least how to get it, was waiting for you in the archives. See below.Bon voyage.Dr. BobResearch on HIV and Travel Restrictions (ON THE ROAD WITH HIV) (TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS)Mar 30, 2008 The other day I asked you... Read more »

Africa: HIV or AIDS

I know this might not be the correct forum for this question, but after reading many Q&A's on this site, I find you to be the best informed on the widest variety of HIV/AIDS topics.When we hear about Africa having a whopping 10 of their...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

We can not look at the global HIV pandemic through the lenses of the West's experience with this virus.Africa is indeed burning. This is no mistake and to believe so is to risk being considered a denialist. Testing of blood with from blood... Read more »

Africa: HIV or AIDS

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am not sure when you say "10" what that refers to. In some African countries, as much as 30% of the adult population is HIV antibody positive. Because of the poor access to expensive HIV drugs many of these people will progress to AIDS... Read more »

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Debunking AIDS in Africa

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Where Are the Data?
If four million South Africans are HIV positive, President Mbeki should demand that all four million HIV antibody test results be submitted to him immediately.

Neenyah Ostrom -- 09/26/2001

A high-profile argument has erupted between... Read more »

An article about HIV stats in Africa

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, allot of attention has been focused on AIDS in Africa. Since most people can not be there to see for themselves what is happening, I believe it is very important to read other peoples reports about what is happening their rather than relying... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator for Southern Africa

Posted by Anonymous

Opportunity: VSO-RAISA Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator for Southern
Africa
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VSO-RAISA Regional HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator, Southern Africa
UK 20,542 (GBP)

Based in Pretoria with significant regional travel
Responsible for co-ordinating the... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Non-Organizations

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am a small business owner looking to do an 11 x 17 calenar which will be targeted toward people of color. I would like to donate a portion of the proceeds from the calendar to a non-profit organizations which helps people of color. I looking for... Read more »

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