Impact Of Hiv On The Economy Sector In Africa

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UNESCO Launches Programs to Build Capacity of Education Sector in S. Africa to Address HIV/AIDS

UNESCO is launching programs aimed at building the capacity of the education sectors throughout Southern Africa to help fight HIV/AIDS in the region, UNESCO Zimbabwe Representative Juma Shabani said Tuesday at an HIV/AIDS skills-building meeting in... Read more »

Defining the Impact of AIDS Drug Pricing on the Public Sector

I wish to thank the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC) for inviting me to join you all here today to discuss the impact of AIDS drug pricing on the public sector. My estimate of expenditures for antiretroviral drugs in the... Read more »

Christian Science Monitor Examines Growing Impact of Private Sector on Botswana's Anti-AIDS Efforts

The Christian Science Monitor on Wednesday examined the growing movement among small and mid-sized businesses in Botswana to address HIV/AIDS, an effort that is "injecting fresh business-minded practicality into the often contentious global AIDS... Read more »

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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 »

Too Bad For Africa, Dr. Young

Dr. Young: Your answer to HIV/AIDS sadly does not include Africa!! Perhaps one day profits will become secondary to saving lives.Thank you for your expert advice provided to HIV?AIDS people....

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Agreed, comments about quality and quantity of life saddly don't apply to the many HIV-infected persons in the developing world, beyond the reach of adequate care. Unless we (globally) act soon, millions-- more than those lost in the... Read more »

Blood Tests in West Africa/HIV1 vs HIV2

Working as an ex-pat in West Africa blood tests are a way of life due to exposure to malaria. I have had a number of blood tests and clean needles have been used in all cases. One thing I have noticed is the technicians do not wear gloves. Also...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question.First of all, if the needles that are being used are sterile needles, and arenot being re-used, there is no risk of HIV transmission.In terms of the technicians not using gloves, there are two problems I seewith this. If... Read more »

A big thank you, conclusiveness of test and good vibes from South Africa!

Dear Dr. Frascino,Firstly I would like to THANK YOU for your EXCELLENT ADVICE to all of us out here. The internet can sure become very confusing on this topic and you seem to cut to the chase every time with your advice. You have been my beacon of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Admirer from South Africa,Thanks for your kind comments and good vibes! Both are warmly appreciated.First a couple comments:1. I agree with your assessment "no exposure in actual fact." Protected sex is indeed protected, assuming the... 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 »

Is there a Financial Impact to having HIV?

Posted by westernbear69, 1 Reply

Just wondering what the financial impact of having hiv is in The USA. I have noticed that a few of the posts from The USA talk a lot about the financial impact. Being from Canada, where the medical care is covered by the government at least we do... Read more »

MTV needs people impacted by HIV

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MTV Needs the Names of Young People for a Programme on HIV/AIDS
Please reply directly to stayingalive@mtvne.com
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Staying Alive, MTV's HIV/AIDS global awareness campaign is looking for
names of young people up to the age of 25 whose lives have been... Read more »

hiv/aids and impact on family

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My name is Susy. My Dad died from AIDS 9 yrs ago. i am currently in graduate school, (almost finished), with a degree in clinical psychology. I have a project due in oe of my classes about the impact of HIV on the family. i would be interested... Read more »

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