HIV and the key players
Key Correspondents bring the global to the local by reporting how decisions made by governments, international donors, multilateral and bilateral agencies and the private sector affect people's attempts to stay healthy.
KCs also examine the way international agreements such as the Millennium Development Goals and Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights impact on communities most affected by HIV.
Uganda launches malaria prevention campaign
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced on Friday, 10 May that it is supporting Uganda in the distribution of over 15.5 million long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, making it the largest malaria prevention campaign this year. An estimated … more
The Global Fund targets $15 billion to fight HIV, TB and malaria
The Global Fund targets $15 billion to effectively fight AIDS, TB and malaria more
Global Fund Congratulates Peter Piot on Winning Prize for Medical Research
Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, congratulated Peter Piot for winning the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize for medical research. The prize was awarded to Piot by the Government of Japan on 13 … more
Global Fund Appoints Michael Borowitz as Head of Strategic Investment & Partnerships
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has named Michael Borowitz as Head of the Strategic Investment and Partnerships Department where he will supervise portfolio optimization and technical cooperation as well as serve as the Global Fund’s Chief Economist. more
EU unveils €13 million in support of Zimbabwe’s Health Transition Fund
The European Union has unveiled a €13 million (US$18 million) towards the revitalisation of Zimbabwe’s health sector through the Health Transition Fund. more
Zambia to benefit from US-led military health promotions
The American and Zambian government are running the world’s second largest programme on health promotion in the defense forces, the American ambassador to Zambia has revealed. more
Charlize Theron honoured by World Economic Forum for HIV work
Academy award winning actress and HIV and AIDS campaigner Charlize Theron has been awarded the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award for her commitment to improving the lives of African youth, in particular those suffering from HIV and AIDS. more
Zimbabwe to conduct TB national prevalence survey
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MHCW) is to conduct its first national tuberculosis prevalency survey. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.