HIV and wider development issues
From weak transport networks to food shortages, a country’s wider context has a huge part to play in how individuals and communities are able to respond to HIV.
Key Correspondents document the links between HIV and wider development as a way to advocate for the economic, social and cultural empowerment of those most at risk of and living with HIV.
Ice hockey strategy needed to tackle TB-diabetes co-infection
Health experts have called for international action against a looming co-epidemic of diabetes and tuberculosis, in a new report published on 29 October. more
Fear causes media to self-censor on sexual minorities in Africa
What is it about lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people that ties broadcasters’ tongues? more
Ebola outbreak puts access to HIV treatment under threat
“I am safe, don’t worry.” This is how my friend Wilhemina, from Sierra Leone, always ends our mails. Whenever she says so, I smile with relief. more
Young HIV positive women’s woes deepen as Zimbabwe economy slumps
As Zimbabwe’s economy continues to decline, young women living with HIV are facing major challenges to health and well-being due to increasing poverty. more
Hepatitis C and HIV: the time has come for new advocacy
As I write this, Alberto, one of my patients with HIV is dying because of lack of treatment for his hepatitis C. By the time you read this, he will be gone. more
Malawi: Village chiefs unknowingly sleep with sex workers
Some chiefs in Rumphi district in northern Malawi risk contracting HIV because they unknowingly sleep with hired sex workers during chief installation ceremonies. more
Tour guides at higher risk of HIV Infection
Guides working in Malawi’s top tourist destinations face an increased risk of HIV infection, according to a spokesman from the Cape Maclear Tour Guides Association. more
Young Ethiopians support themselves through condom distribution
After high school Zinash Kidanu* dreamt of a college education, but her dream went unfulfilled until a job selling condoms changed her life. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.