How Do Children Get Hiv In Africa

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UNICEF, Baylor Partner to Expand Treatment to HIV-Positive Children in Africa

UNICEF and the Baylor College of Medicine on Tuesday announced they formed a partnership to expand access to antiretroviral drugs and other treatments for HIV-positive children in Africa, the Houston Chronicle reports (Hopper, Houston... Read more »

Red Cross Societies Launch Campaign to Ramp Up Efforts to Support Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Wednesday announced a plan to ramp up its activities in 10 Southern African nations to protect and support orphans and other children affected by HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports. ... Read more »

Two Newspapers Examine How HIV/AIDS Affecting Children, Orphans in Africa

The Washington Post on Saturday examined the plight of AIDS orphans in Ethiopia. Although Ethiopia has a "far lower" HIV/AIDS prevalence than some other African countries, such as South Africa and Zimbabwe, the country has the highest prevalence... Read more »

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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 »

HIV positive children & treatment

I have family in southern Africa, and lived there in 2001-2002. I am sure you are aware that the virus there is so widespread that when a woman becomes pregant, chances are high that she has exposed herself to HIV. Obviously in these circumstances...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Yes, children with HIV that have access to treatment with antiretrovirals can thrive and grow to adulthood. No one knows the ultimate impact of HIV and its treatment on longevity since that would require predictions decades into the future and who... Read more »

Thinking about Africa

Dear Calvin,I am curious is there any way possible that I could go to Africa and help people that are suffering from AIDS/HIV. Do you know of any organizations Thank you...

Response from Calvin Spinks. M.A.

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

Hello reader,As far as the HIV/AIDS epidemic is concerned, Sub-Saharan Africa is the region of the world that is most affected by HIV/AIDS. An estimated 26.6 million people are living with HIV/AIDS and approximately 3.2 million new infections... Read more »

SUB SAHARA AFRICA

Hello dr bob,Have U ever lived in a battle zone? Well I live in sub sahara africa where more than 90% of hiv cases are.Organisations like yours are doing great work here in africa. Because of your efforts the burden of hiv is getting lighter on our...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Placido,Where are Luciano and Jose, the other two tenors?No, I haven't lived in a battle zone, but I have lived battling HIV within my body and throughout the world for many, many years. War is indeed Hell!Thank you for your extremely kind... Read more »

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lonely in southern africa trying to live with HIV

Posted by africanbeauty, 4 Replies

hi
i hope that i can find someone i can chat with here. this is my 3rd year poz - it caused the breakup of my marriage. anyhow, i am a 38 year old african beauty living in africa -and i am lonely - would like to meet other african poz professionals... Read more »

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 »

Jobs in Africa

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Vacancies: 24 - 28 July 2006
1) OVC provincial coordinator, Academy for Educational Development (AED)
2) Southern Africa HIV/AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS)
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1) Position: Provincial Coordinator, Orphaned and... Read more »

HIV pozz in South Africa

Posted by pozz_in_SA, 1 Reply

Are there any other guys from SA that visit this site? Read more »

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