Rwanda: Gatsibo - HIV/Aids Prevalence Linked to Family Conflict, Sexually Explicit Music Videos
[New Times] Marceline Mukamana, the Vice Mayor of Gatsibo District in charge of Social Affairs, has pointed out the connection between family conflict and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among young people in the district. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: U.S. Reviews HIV Program Progress, Plans for Sustainable Future in Nigeria
[Leadership] The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has hosted federal and state ministries, health agency leadership and HIV program implementing partners in Nigeria for a two-day meeting. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Kenya: Siaya Records 84% Reduction in New HIV/Aids Infection Among Adolescents
[Capital FM] Siaya -- Siaya recorded an 84 percent reduction in new HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years between the year 2015 and 2021. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Africa: Climate Champions - EGPAF Youth Perspectives on Planetary Health
[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] EGPAF Youth Perspectives on Planetary Health (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Ghana: U.S.$132 Needed to Fight HIV Annually in Ghana - Dr Ahuahene
[Ghanaian Times] About $132 million is required to provide a full range of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) services annually in Ghana, says the Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Uganda: I&M Bank Joins Thousands of Runners in Fight Against HIV/Aids At the Kabaka Birthday Run 2023
[Nile Post] I&M Bank joined thousands of runners Sunday morning for the 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run as it reinforced its commitment to supporting social causes and giving back to society. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Africa: A Triple Dividend - Fully Financing the HIV Response in Africa
[UNAIDS] Washington DC/Geneva -- Fully financing the HIV response to get back on track to achieve the 2030 goals will produce substantial health, social and economic gains in African countries. These findings are highlighted in a new report, A Triple Dividend: The health, social and economic gains from financing the HIV response in Africa (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Africa: 'Fully Financing' HIV Response in Africa Will Save Millions of Lives - UNAIDS
[UN News] Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Africa: New UNAIDS Collaborating Center At Georgetown Leverages Strengths in HIV/Aids Law, Policy and Politics
[UNAIDS] Washington DC -- The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today designated the Global Health Policy and Politics Initiative at Georgetown as a United Nations Collaborating Center to support and advance policy and laws impacting HIV/AIDS with the overarching goal of addressing the inequalities driving the pandemic. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: 13,000 HIV/Aids Positive Osun Residents Need Treatment - U.S. Consul General
[Vanguard] United States Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens has disclosed that getting 13,000 HIV/AIDS-positive Osun residents on treatment requires communal efforts. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 31, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Angola: Global Fund to Grant U.S.$126 Million to Aid Fight Against Malaria, HIV/Aids
[ANGOP] Sumbe -- The United Nations Global Fund is to grant 126 million US dollars to Angola for the next financing cycle (2024/2027) to support the programme to combat malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in Cuanza Sul and Benguela provinces. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 31, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Angola: Global Fund to Grant U.S.$126Million to Aid Angola Fight Malaria, HIV/Aids
[ANGOP] Sumbe -- The United Nations Global Fund is to grant 126 million US dollars to Angola for the next financing cycle (2024/2027) to support the programme to combat malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in Cuanza Sul and Benguela provinces. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Zimbabwe: Govt Recognised for Achieving HIV Targets
[The Herald] Zimbabwe's robust HIV management programme continues to get international acclaim with the country receiving an accolade recognising it as one of only three Sub-Saharan African nations to attain the UNAIDS set 95-95-95 HIV objectives. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 22, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Nigeria: Young, Positive and Resilient - Stories of Young People Living With HIV/Aids in Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] Despite the many groundbreaking innovations in the treatment and prevention of HIV, it still is a death sentence for some, particularly the most vulnerable and the marginalised. Young people living with HIV/AIDS, who are part of this group, still deal with social stigma and discrimination. They deserve to live in a society free from stigma and discrimination. One in which they receive all the support and resources they need to live their lives to the fullest. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

South Africa: UCT's HIV and TB Hotline - Serving Healthcare Workers, Communities for 15 Years
[UCT] The University of Cape Town's (UCT) National HIV and TB Healthcare Worker hotline has served healthcare workers across the length and breadth of South Africa. Established as a helpline for those in need of guidance and clarity on HIV and TB medicines and management, the hotline has grown by leaps and bounds. While so much has changed in 15 years, their philosophy to serve healthcare workers with care and distinction every day remains firmly intact. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news