HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights
Key Correspondents report stories that highlight the links between HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights. They do this by documenting stories relating to family planning, maternal health, gender based violence, early marriage, female genital mutilation, discordant couples (where one partner is HIV positive and the other is not), parent to child transmission and antenatal care.
Prisoners in Zambia need better access to HIV services
As the Zambia Prison service embarks on a campaign to reduce HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men, gay rights activists say more needs to be done to tackle homophobia and discrimination in the country. Prisoners are one … more
HIV diagnosis during pregnancy increases risk of domestic abuse
Being diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy increases the risk of domestic violence postpartum among women with no history of abuse in their relationship. A few weeks ago during my work as a specialist doctor in infectious diseases at a hospital … more
Poverty holds back progress in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Nigeria
Mrs. Chinwe* from Anambra in south-Eastern Nigeria is a 30-year-old mother of three who is living with HIV: “I discovered I had HIV after my baby died. I had gone to the hospital to determine his cause of death when … more
Three-way marriage challenges stigma and promotes safe sex
How a polygamous marriage is overcoming the stigma around HIV discordant HIV relationships in Kenya. more
Uganda’s youth take lead in keeping global development goals on track
Young people in Uganda are learning how to track progress towards the global development goals for 2030. more
Why is it so hard for young women in Uganda to carry a condom?
When Esther, 20, went to a supermarket to buy a condom, some people in the supermarket started laughing at her. But why should a woman taking control of her sexual health be funny? more
Uganda: sexual health services arrive on three wheels
In Uganda, tuk tuks are helping healthcare workers reach young people who are most vulnerable to HIV with sexual and reproductive health services. more
Project helps young people with sexual health info and rights
In Uganda, many young people lack access to quality information on sexual and reproductive health, but a project called Link Up is helping to change this. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.