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U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Lewis Urges Zambia to Adopt Clear HIV/AIDS Policy, Provide Antiretrovirals

U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis on Tuesday urged Zambia to adopt a "clear" policy on HIV/AIDS to combat the disease more effectively and reduce the country's prevalence rate, Times of Zambia/AllAfrica.com reports. During a... Read more »

Developing Countries Should Pass HIV/AIDS Policies That Respect Human Rights, Encourage HIV Testing, Treatment, Australian Judge Says

Developing countries should pass HIV/AIDS policies that respect human rights and encourage people at risk of HIV to be tested for the virus and receive treatment if necessary, Australian High Court Judge Michael Kirby said Tuesday at the... Read more »

U.S. HIV/AIDS Policy and Funding Should Be Guided by Science, Policy Statement Recommends

The IDSA Center for Global Health Policy and the HIV Medicine Association recently released a policy statement (.pdf) responding to the results of the HPTN 052 study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS Workplace policy in the NGO context

I am doing research on HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Specifically I am trying to identify if any NGOs are currently implementing HIV/AIDS Workplace policies similar to those in for-profits. I find it very interesting that NGOs, particularly those...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

This is a great question, and the day I read it, I also received an update from the NGO that is doing the best job I know about in this area. It isn't a US NGO. It's the Thai Business Coalition on AIDS, particularly in the person of Dr.... Read more »

The Bush Administration (BUSH, McCAIN, OBAMA POLICIES ON HIV/AIDS)

Just an opinion, but many believe and there are videos with experts, that Bush as well as other top political figures both Dem and Rep,as well as around the world does not want a cure for HIV or funding nor borders to pretect the USA simply because...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,". . . videos with experts . . . ."???? Hmm . . . well then I guess it must be true, right? Oh wait, weren't there lots of "videos with experts" telling us Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and that George... Read more »

For HIPPA Policy, Must I First Be Denied Regular Policy?

I'm an HIV+ former corp. exec. now on COBRA and pursuing self-employment. Must I first be denied a regular individual policy by a carrier, such as Blue Cross, to apply for a HIPPA policy? Or, since I know I would certainly be denied a regular...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

You don't have to wait for a denial in order to apply. I would recommend applying before your COBRA runs out so you don't have a lapse in coverage. You could either go directly to an insurance carrier, like Blue Cross or Blue Shield, and... Read more »

National AIDS Policy, Summer School Student Needs Your Help!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. Bob,HELP!!!!!!!!!! I have to write a brief paper on why the United States needs a National AIDS Policy. I haven't got a clue.... My teacher suggested I contact you... really, she said it would be OK. I really really need to pass this class...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sure. So long as you're sure your teacher said it was OK to contact me. The reasons for developing an effective national AIDS strategy include:1.There is a new HIV infection in the U.S. every nine minutes.2.There has been no reduction in the... Read more »

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Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

Posted by Anonymous

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The International Health Group is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Policy/Legal Specialist on an HIV/AIDS in the Workplace program. The position will involve technical oversight of up to ten overseas projects in collaboration... Read more »

U.S. policies continually undermining AIDS prevent

Posted by bradford

U.S. policies continually undermining AIDS prevention efforts!

I am appauled by the U.S. government and it's policies which have continually been undermining the efforts to control and prevent the further spread of HIV and AIDS.

First, funding cuts... Read more »

AIDS Treatment policy director

Posted by Anonymous

The Treatment Action Group (TAG), a New York-based nonprofit organization focusing on AIDS research and treatment policy, is hiring a policy director.

"The Policy Director will have a broad-based background incorporating an understanding of science,... Read more »

Army HIV Policies and Procedures as of 7/15/2005

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Greetings! I have found actual policy information concerning HIV from the Army. You must have Acrobat Reader to view. You may go to the link:

http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r600_110.pdf

The pdf's title is Army Regulation 600-110 - Identification,... Read more »

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