HIV news from around the world
Latent TB: a time bomb among people living with HIV in Kenya
On World TB Day, Lucy Maroncha asks why people living with HIV in Kenya are not being offered effective diagnostic tests which mean they could receive early treatment on tuberculosis. more
Global Fund work falling short on gender-related issues
The Global Fund’s efforts to put women and girls at the center of its work on HIV, TB and malaria have yet to bear significant fruit at the country level, according to the ATHENA Network. more
Zimbabwe to see first HIV vaccine trial
Zimbabwean scientists, in collaboration with a global consortium of researchers, are preparing to conduct the country’s first ever HIV vaccine trial as part of the global effort to find a lasting solution to the spread of HIV. more
Youth must be central to new campaign to end AIDS
Leaders from around the world met in Nairobi on 17 February, to launch a new global campaign to tackle adolescent AIDS, the second leading cause of death among teens globally. more
Malawi confronts challenges in prioritising HIV response
Malawi has appointed new principal recipients to administer $574 million allocated to fight HIV, as it seeks to end financial scandal involving the National AIDS Commission. more
Zimbabwe: shortage of health workers threatens health delivery
Health workers in Zimbabwe are overburdened and the health delivery system, in particular HIV-related issues, is under threat. more
Zimbabwe launches new plan for voluntary male circumcision
Zimbabwe has launched a voluntary medical male circumcision accelerated operational plan as part of a bigger process to fight HIV and AIDS in the country over the next four years. more
Bolivian minister breaks citizen’s HIV status confidentiality
HIV activists are in uproar following the Bolivian Minister of Health’s disclosure during a press conference of the HIV status of a Bolivian citizen. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.