International HIV/AIDS News: November 2009
- HIV/AIDS Commitments to Women Often Unmet (November 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV Stable in Asia but Rising Among Women, Gay Men (November 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Report: Global AIDS Response Is Changing Epidemic, Improving Health Outcomes Beyond AIDS (November 30, 2009)
Report urges continued scale-up of AIDS investments to capitalize on broader health system benefits.
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
- News Outlets Examine Global Response to HIV/AIDS Ahead of World AIDS Day (November 30, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Blog Examines Statement on HIV Programs, Other Health Issues (November 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Kaiser Family Foundation HIV/AIDS Resources Updated in Advance of World AIDS Day (November 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Global Fund Approves "in Principle" $47 Million Grant for Reducing Spread of HIV Among MSM, Transgender in South Asia (November 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Despite Gains, HIV/AIDS Remains Public-Health Priority, UNAIDS, WHO Say (November 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Poland: Firing of HIV Police Officers Unconstitutional (November 24, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Study Pushes for Aggressive Spending in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (November 24, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canadian Snowbirds Warned of HIV While Vacationing; Prevalence of Virus Among 50-Plus Highest in S. Florida (November 24, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Global Fund Round Five Grant to Zimbabwe Extended (November 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Scorecard on Country Response to Women and HIV Released (November 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Kenya Voluntary HIV Testing Campaign Launched (November 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Home Vs. Clinic Treatment of HIV in Uganda (November 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Over 33 Million People Worldwide Living With HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS/WHO Report Finds (November 24, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Canada: Joint Services Planned for AIDS Day (November 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Survey Reveals Leading Causes of Death (November 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- British Poll Reveals Sexual Ignorance (November 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Global Fund Returns Funding to Myanmar (November 23, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Los Angeles Times Op-Ed Calls for U.S. to Take Stand Against Uganda's Proposed Anti-Homosexual Law (November 23, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Guardian Examines Challenge of Testing, Treating Patients With HIV/AIDS in Kenya (November 23, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- N.Y. Protestors Target Uganda Anti-Gay Law (November 20, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- 32 Percent of S. African Children to Lose a Parent to AIDS by 2015 (November 20, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia: Victoria Calls for HIV Protocols (November 20, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Evidence Does Not Connect H1N1 Vaccine to Patient Deaths, WHO Says (November 20, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Thailand: No Promotion for HIV/AIDS Workers -- Study (November 19, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- PlusNews Examines Initiative to Reduce Number of Sex Workers in Malawi by Offering Small-Business Loans (November 19, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Goosby Says PEPFAR Remains Among "Highest Priorities" of Obama Administration, Welcomes Partnership With South African President Zuma (November 19, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Canada: Tenants Enjoy Life Without Labels (November 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada: First Nations Women's Conference Reveals "Hidden Epidemic" of HIV (November 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Female Health Co. Gets European Patent on Improved Condom for Women (November 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia: Patients to Be Tested After Hospital HIV Scare (November 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Multiple Sex Partners and Perceived Risk of HIV Infection in Zambia: Attitudinal Determinants and Gender Differences (November 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Global Fund Approves $2.4 Billion to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria (November 17, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Africa: Health, Policy Experts Gather for Three-Day Conference on Family Planning (November 17, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Changes Planned for Ugandan HIV/AIDS Campaign (November 16, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Western Public Health Lobby Must Recognize Social Dimension of HIV in Africa (November 16, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Health System Funding Can Address "Silent Killers" (November 16, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Nobel Laureates Honor Annie Lennox (November 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- WHO Revises Clinical H1N1 Guidelines, Sends Antivirals to Some Hard-Hit Nations (November 13, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Global Fund Approves $2.4 Billion for Ninth Round Grants (November 13, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Global Fund Extension of HIV Prevention Programs for People at High Risk for HIV in Russia Will Save Thousands of Young Lives (November 13, 2009)
International AIDS Society and International Harm Reduction Association call on Russian government to simultaneously expand access to HIV prevention programs for people who inject drugs.
From International AIDS Society
- Recorded AIDS Deaths in Iran Top 3,400: Report (November 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Uganda Renews Media Strategy in HIV/AIDS Fight as Infection Rate Soars (November 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Indian AIDS Drug Receives WHO Approval (November 12, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Health Minister Calls for Ramped Up Fight Against HIV/AIDS in South Africa (November 12, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa's Death Rate Doubled in a Decade: Health Minister (November 11, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- United Kingdom: Rise in Reported Cases of Women Committing Child Sex Abuse (November 11, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Victory for Soldiers Living With HIV (November 11, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Officials Begin Push Against Human Trafficking (November 11, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rights Group Leery of Uganda AIDS Test Law
(November 10, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia: Older Also Say They Practice Unsafe Sex (November 10, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Leading Cause of Death Among Women Ages 15-44, WHO Study Shows (November 10, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Six Universities Aim to Expand Drug Access in Developing Countries (November 10, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- WHO Calls for Action Beyond the Health Sector to Improve the Health of Girls and Women (November 9, 2009)
Despite progress, societies continue to fail women at key times.
From World Health Organization
- Statement of Principles and Strategies for the Equitable Dissemination of Medical Technologies (PDF) (November 9, 2009)
From Yale University Office of Public Affairs
- Six Universities Adopt New Technology Transfer Principles Designed to Speed Access to Affordable Medicines in the Developing World (November 9, 2009)
From Yale University Office of Public Affairs
- Launch of the Report on Women and Health: Today's Evidence, Tomorrow's Agenda (November 9, 2009)
From World Health Organization
- China Police Hunt for 2 Million Unsafe Condoms: Report (November 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Experience of Sexual Violence Among Women in HIV Discordant Unions After Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing: A Qualitative Critical Incident Study in Uganda (November 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa: Department of Health to Seek Extra Billions to Combat HIV/AIDS (November 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia: Alarm on Surge in HIV Cases (November 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kenya to Launch MSM Survey to Help Control Spread of HIV (November 9, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS Program May Be Reducing S. Africa Deaths (November 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- S. Africa Tries to Enlist Men in AIDS Battle (November 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Medical Aid Group Warns of Waning Support for AIDS Treatment Scale-Up (November 6, 2009)
The global financial meltdown has been named as a chief culprit, but officials at Doctors Without Borders aren't settling for that excuse.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Blog: U.S. Policy Makers Should Look at Europe's Global Health Strategy (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Publications Examine U.S. Funding for Global HIV/AIDS (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- President Obama Discusses Africa's HIV/AIDS Epidemic With President of Botswana (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- ART as Part of HIV Prevention Strategy Supported By WHO (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- H1N1 Is Now Most Dominant Flu Strain Worldwide, WHO Says (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Africa: To Battle HIV, Go for Public Tests, Resolve Clergymen (November 5, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kenya: Drug Use at Record Levels Leads to AIDS Outbreak (November 5, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- MSF Calls for Sustained Commitment to Global HIV/AIDS Funding (November 5, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Signs of Change: Ryan White Reauthorization, Travel Ban Removal: A Blog Entry by Bonnie Goldman (November 5, 2009)
Bonnie Goldman, TheBody.com's editorial director, offers her take on these landmark developments in HIV/AIDS policy.
From TheBody.com
- South Africa: Harnessing World Cup to Change Children's Lives (November 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Swaziland Battles Twin Plagues of HIV, TB (November 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- IAS Urges New Focus on ART as Prevention, Calls for Immediate Global Action and Funding for Universal Access to HIV Therapy (November 4, 2009)
From International AIDS Society
- PEPFAR Expands Efforts to Improve Health Services Worldwide Through Use of Mobile Devices (November 4, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- India: Uproar Against Changes to HIV Bill (November 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Experts Warn of Drastic AIDS Funding Shortfall (November 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Newsweek Q&A With Bill And Melinda Gates (November 3, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Health Affairs Issue Focuses on HIV/AIDS, NTDs (November 3, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Size Matters When it Comes to AIDS Defense (November 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- France Joins U.S. in Slamming Uganda's Draft Anti-Gay Law (November 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sex, Alcohol, Fat Among World's Big Killers (November 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Fighting HIV, One Grandmother at a Time (November/December 2009)
Necessity is the grandmother of invention in Khayelitsha.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- 2009 AIDS Epidemic Update (PDF) (November 2009)
From UNAIDS and World Health Organization
- Got Lube? (November/December 2009)
The slippery slope for African men who don't.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Women and Health: Today's Evidence, Tomorrow's Agenda (PDF) (November 2009)
From World Health Organization
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