HIV and the post 2015 development agenda
Key Correspondents report HIV-related stories relating to the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, what comes next in the post 2015 development agenda, the place of universal health coverage and the role of civil society.
Africa must lobby for development goal on HIV
By September this year, the world will have a new set of sustainable development goals, but can these goals help cut HIV infections – especially among the most marginalised communities? more
The final push for HIV in new global development agenda
HIV activists must fight their corner in the global scrum to prioritise development issues post 2015. Marielle Hart offers valuable insights on what’s worth fighting for. more
Addressing inequality is major health challenge of our time
By the end of this year, the international community has to agree on a new set of sustainable development goals, ensuring universal health coverage must be a priority. more
Young people: the key to ending AIDS by 2030
What do you a call a group of young people including lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, sex workers and drug users? No, this isn’t a joke – it couldn’t be further from a joke. more
The right to health: a post 2015 dream or an achievable goal?
How many times have you, or a family member, visited a doctor during the last five years? Well, according to the World Health Organization 1 billion people have never had that chance. more
Invest in women and girls for a better world by 2030
Elena Obieta reports from the Social Good Summit in New York and reflects on the type of world she wants to live in by the year 2030. more
Youth champion education, employment and sexual health for new development goals
Young people call on governments to support their aspirations for a better future. more
Kenya needs to step up game with 500 days to MDG deadline
Too many mothers in Kenya are still dying in childbirth with just 500 days to go to the Millennium Development Goal of reducing deaths to 147 per 100,000 live births. more
Widows in Kenya tackle HIV in their community
When Jacinta Mulatia tested positive for HIV in 2003 it came as a shock to her, she was confused and unsure what to do when faced with extreme stigma in her community. more
Post 2015 development agenda and HIV: the epidemic’s way forward
The end of AIDS has to be at the centre of the post-2015 development agenda to ensure the holistic, socio-economic development of communities around the world. more
AIDS 2014: People living with HIV lead the response to discrimination
When Malawian Martha Dzuwa was diagnosed with HIV, people in her community labelled her “a dead fellow walking”. This is her story of how she changed their attitude. more
International Midwives Day: Africa needs 551,000 midwives to reduce maternal mortality
International Midwives Day is an opportunity to raise the profile of midwives’ life-saving work, because without greater investment in them, Africa is unlikely to reach Millennium Development Goal 5. more
Polygamy in Kenya: a legal way to spread HIV?
A controversial new marriage bill legalising polygamy in Kenya has triggered outrage, with HIV activists claiming it may increase HIV infections among married couples. more
Uganda gets USD 420 million to fight HIV, TB and malaria
Uganda has received over 400 million US dollars from the Global Fund to beef up the fight against HIV, TB and malaria. more
Invest in women for a healthier post-2015 world
As the expiry date looms for the Millennium Development Goals, advocates are demanding girls and women are prioritised in taking forward the post 2015 development agenda. more
The Post 2015 Development Agenda: What can the Ugandan government do?
Based on my experience of working with persons living with HIV/AIDS in Nakaseke and Luwero in Uganda, my natural instinct as an advocate would be to put a strong emphasis on the sexual and reproductive health of women living with … more
Uganda: Women and girls encouraged to attend free cervical cancer screening
Women and girls in Teso, Uganda are being encouraged to for for cervical cancer screening at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. more
Elderly Ugandan man donates land to raise awareness on health issues
An elderly Ugandan man from Gayaza town in Nangabo Wakiso district, Kampala has donated a piece of land to help raise awareness on HIV protection and other health issues. more
Masks for TB Prevention
Survivors of multi drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR TB) and leading NGOs took to the streets for World Tuberculosis Day at the weekend (24 March) to urge people to support Kenya’s TB patients. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.