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African First Ladies Summit: The link between HIV and AIDS and cervical cancer
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 09 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I was privileged to be at a summit of African First Ladies that was organised by the George W. Bush Institute in Dar es Salaam on 2-3 July. The theme of the event was "Investing in Women; Strengthening Africa".... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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World AIDS Day 2012: Getting to zero – not without older people
By Rachel Albone, Posted 29 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, celebrate the success of responding to HIV and remember those who have died as a result of AIDS. The theme this year is "Getting to Zero", in... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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World AIDS Day: Zero discrimination against older people with HIV, please
By Mike Kanyingi, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger
This World AIDS Day, here in Kenya, we will be focusing on health services for older people paying particular attention to their experience when coming to hospital and clinics. In Kenya there are around 1.8 million older people (aged... Keep reading
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Promising signs from UNAIDS to include HIV care and support
By Rachel Albone, Posted 14 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Care and support is one of the crucial pillars of a comprehensive response to HIV, alongside prevention and treatment. Yet care and support for people with HIV and their carers and families, has long been neglected, particularly in the... Keep reading
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Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers
By Rachel Albone, Posted 08 November 2012 See more by this blogger
It is becoming increasingly evident that for many people with HIV, physical health is not the only issue. For many people living with the virus; emotional, psychological, social and spiritual - psychosocial - support is extremely important as well.... Keep reading
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