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HIV Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa Overview
- PrEP Could Prevent About Three Million HIV Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa Over 10 Years, Study Says (September 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Gay, Male Sex Workers in Africa Urgently Need HIV Prevention, Study Says (June 28, 2007)
From aidsmap.com
- New HIV Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa Outpacing Treatment Efforts; Prevention Efforts Should Be Increased, Report Says (June 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- How Did Circumcision Prevent HIV in Clinical Trials in Africa ... And What Does It Mean for the United States? (March 2007)
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From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
- Swaziland King Abandons Campaign for Virgin Girls to Remain Abstinent, Avoid Marriage (August 23, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- The Fidelity Fix: Another Way to Prevent the Spread of AIDS in Africa (June 13, 2004)
In this in-depth examination, Helen Epstein investigates why HIV is spreading so quickly in southern Africa.
In The New York Times
- HIV Dynamics and Behavior Change as Determinants of the Impact of Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment on HIV Transmission in the Context of the Rakai Trial (December 3, 2002)
Aggressive STD treatment may help curb budding HIV epidemics.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing Sexual Transmission of HIV -- New Ideas From Sub-Saharan Africa (March 30, 2000)
In New England Journal of Medicine
South Africa
- South Africa's New Anti-Rape Laws Allow Survivors to Demand HIV Tests for Attackers (December 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Affecting Mining Industry Worldwide, Reuters Reports (July 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Young Women Falling into AIDS Trap (October 2006)
From PlusNews
- South African AIDS Expert Advocates Circumcision as Best Available Vaccine (September 26, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Anti-Rape Condom Could Reduce Risk of Pregnancy, HIV, STDs (September 2, 2005)
The condom, which is placed inside a woman's vagina, would latch onto an unwelcome penis with metal barbs, and could only be removed surgically.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- "I Have an Evil Child at My House:" Study Examines Stigma and HIV Management in a South African Community (July 8, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Repeated Use of Unsterilized Blades in Ritual Circumcision Might Contribute to HIV Spread in South Africa, Doctors Say (July 6, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Circumcision May Reduce Female-Male HIV Transmission Risk by 70%, Study Says (July 5, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Home HIV Test Kits Withdrawn (May 25, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Mission: Change Men, Prevent HIV in South Africa (March 3, 2005)
A new group called Men as Partners encourages men to take greater responsibility for their health and the health of their partners.
In Christian Science Monitor
- HIV Prevention Among Young People: Measuring the Impact (September 8, 2004)
Webcast and transcript of a panel discussion hosted by the World Bank; South Africa was a primary topic.
From Kaisernetwork.org
- South Africa Drops Recommendation of Single-Dose Nevirapine Monotherapy for Pregnant Women (July 14, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Activists Denounce Government's Decision to Withdraw Recommendation of Single-Dose Nevirapine Monotherapy for Pregnant Women (July 14, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Youths See Anal Sex as Safe Alternative (June 22, 2004)
15% of teenage schoolchildren in KwaZulu-Natal province think HIV is easier to transmit through vaginal sex than anal sex.
From PlusNews
- South Africa's Health Minister Promotes New Condom as "Sexy and Fun" (June 15, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Washington Post Profiles South African Program Using Nevirapine to Reduce Risk of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (June 9, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- U.S. Grants $3 Million for South African Satellite Television Channel on HIV/AIDS (April 5, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa's Medicines Control Council Approves Country's Second HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial (August 27, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Province Launches AIDS Awareness Billboard Campaign (August 21, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South Africa: Hospitals a "High AIDS Infection Risk" (August 6, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa May Ban Use of Nevirapine to Prevent Vertical HIV Transmission (August 1, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- South African Scientists Develop Do-It-Yourself Pap Smear for Women (May 21, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Fighting Disease With Hope in South Africa (May 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Prison Gangs Use Rape as Punishment (November 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Literacy Trainers Lend a Hand in HIV/AIDS Care (October 28, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- UN Targets Children for AIDS Message in Southern Africa (October 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Plans to Almost Double AIDS Spending (October 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mandela, Clinton Join Forces to Fight AIDS Among South Africa's Youth (September 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: Government to Avail Female Condoms (August 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- In Southern Africa, Teen Abstinence Is "Cool" (August 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- AngloGold Signs Pact to Fight AIDS (July 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa: New Children's Book Explains AIDS (July 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South African Students Call for Better Nationwide Strategy in Battle Against HIV (July 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Man Jailed for Life After Raping Baby to Protect Self From HIV (July 29, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa -- Volkswagen Unveils Project to Fight HIV/AIDS (July 26, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Africa Launches Campaign to Clear Up Confusion on AIDS (November 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Other Sub-Saharan Countries
- Uganda Plans to Introduce No-Cost, Countrywide Male Circumcision Program to Prevent Spread of HIV, Health Official Says (December 11, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Rwanda to Launch Mass Male Circumcision Program to Reduce Spread of HIV/AIDS (September 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Demand for Male Circumcision as HIV Prevention Method Growing in Swaziland (February 5, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- England Soccer Stars Fight AIDS in Malawi (May 27, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- AIDS Education a Tough Sale in Swaziland (May 26, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rwandan First Lady Says Country's HIV Prevalence Between 4%, 7% (May 24, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Zambia: Peer Sexual Health Program for Teens Improves Acceptance of Condoms, Abstinence (June 21, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana's Traditional Leaders Take HIV Tests to Decrease Stigma Surrounding Disease (May 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Says Critics of Routine HIV Testing Are Hindering HIV Treatment Efforts (May 11, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Nigerian National Action Committee on AIDS Launches Five-Year Strategy to Combat Epidemic (May 5, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Zambia Bans Distribution of Condoms in Schools to Prevent "Immorality" (March 16, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rwanda to Join African Trials for AIDS Vaccine (March 15, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- United States to Provide $66M to Zambia This Year for Fight Against HIV/AIDS, U.S. Ambassador Says (January 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Zambian HIV/AIDS Advocate Calls Attention to AIDS Orphans, Truck Drivers During Visit to England (January 16, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Sex for Groceries in Hungry Zimbabwe: Report (September 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- United States to Grant $7 Million to Curb Mother-to-Child HIV/AIDS Transmission in Ethiopia (September 9, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Holds Beauty Pageant for HIV-Positive Women to Combat Stigma Associated With Disease (September 8, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Disease Prevention: Zimbabwean Women Value Diaphragm as Clandestine Method to Possibly Prevent HIV (September 8, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Silence Over HIV/AIDS Driving Millions to Their Graves in Ethiopia (September 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Disbelief in AIDS Hampers Prevention Efforts in Mali (August 28, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Swazi King's Choice of Teenage Bride Draws Criticism From AIDS Advocates (August 27, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Cote d'Ivoire's Internet Cafes Get Condom Machines (August 26, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ethiopia: International Organization for Migration Holds Teacher Training Seminar on HIV/AIDS, Human Trafficking (August 26, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- A Little Kiss Was Big Help in Spreading Word on AIDS (August 22, 2003)
Princess Kasune Zulu of Zambia, a royal member of Zambia's Lenji people, spreads her AIDS education message.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Senegal's Aggressive AIDS Strategy Saves Thousands From Infection (August 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Boston Globe Examines Senegal's "Unheralded Efforts" to Reduce HIV Transmission (August 11, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Nigerian President Launches New HIV/AIDS Policy Aimed at Reducing Stigma (August 8, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Lesotho Chiefs Urged to Help De-Stigmatize AIDS by Taking HIV Tests (August 7, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nigerian President Launches National AIDS Campaign (August 5, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. News & World Report Profiles Botswana HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention Program (July 18, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Ethiopia: Youth, HIV/AIDS Experts Hold Panel Discussion (June 24, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Female Genital Mutilation Cause of Increased HIV/AIDS in Somalia: Doctors (June 20, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zimbabwe: Stigma Among Educators Still a Barrier in AIDS Fight (June 20, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Congo: Humanitarian Groups Demand Urgent Action to Halt Escalating Sexual Abuse of Girls and Women in Congo (June 17, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zimbabwe Opens First AIDS Testing Center in Rural Setting (June 10, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ethiopia Will Become First African Country to Launch Communication-Based HIV Prevention Program (June 9, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Britain to Screen Malawians Seeking Health Jobs for HIV, Other Diseases (June 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV Tests for Zambian Defense Recruits Ruled Out (May 30, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Religious Leaders Call for Halt to Condom Distribution in Malawi Despite AIDS Pandemic (May 27, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- European Union Approves 13 Million Euro in Humanitarian Aid to Zimbabwe (May 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nigerian Red Cross Launches Stamps to Support AIDS Campaign (May 12, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ethiopian Religious Leaders to Launch Campaign About HIV/AIDS (May 8, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Malawi's Peace Corps Volunteers Can Help Combat AIDS, Ambassador Says (May 6, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zimbabwe: Center Intensifies Fight Against HIV/AIDS (May 1, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Despite HIV/AIDS Danger, Casual Sex Remains the Name of the Game for Namibian Men (April 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ethiopia and U.S. Sign Agreement on HIV/AIDS (March 18, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Angolan Government Concerned at HIV Rate Among Returning Refugees (March 13, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Evidence of Changes in Sexual Behaviors Among Male Factory Workers in Ethiopia (March 13, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Namibia Joins the League of Condom Producers in Africa (November 20, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Namibia: New AIDS Project Targets the Young (November 12, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Fear of Social Backlash Hampers Zimbabwe's Fight Against AIDS Baby Deaths (October 4, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Utahn's Clinic Fights AIDS in Ethiopia (August 9, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zimbabwean Women Very Willing to Use Diaphragms as Potential HIV Prevention Method (August 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Niger Man Breaks Taboo on AIDS With "Outing" on Television (July 29, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- AIDS Could Lead to Collapse of Mozambique: Prime Minister (July 23, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Talking to Adolescents About Condoms (June 2002)
Excerpts from an online discussion among Nigerians about counseling teenagers on reproductive health.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Ghana Changing Its Tune on Condoms; AIDS-Prevention Jingle Inspires More to Use Protection (May 24, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Gates Grants Nigeria $260,000 to Fight HIV/AIDS (March 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Ethiopia Strives to Control HIV in Military (March 8, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Malawi Plan to Control AIDS Epidemic: Interview With David Scondras of Search for a Cure (September 21, 2001)
To read PDF, click here
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- It's Not Too Late to Start Saving Lives in Nigeria (September 2001)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
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