HIV prevention and treatment
HIV remains one of the world's most significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
From condom access to community sensitisation, Key Correspondents document the reality of HIV prevention and treatment in their communities. Key Correspondents will also report stories such as why HIV testing and prevention initiatives are working or failing and whether people in their community are able to access HIV counselling, testing and treatment.
British cricketers use sport to rally youth against HIV
British cricketers are in Uganda to teach children how to play cricket - and how to protect themselves against HIV. more
Kenya improves TB WHO ranking
Kenya has made progress towards tuberculosis (TB) control, the latest World Health Organization (WHO) rankings reveal. more
World Aids Day - 1st Dec 2011
World Aids Day was celebrated in Kilifi at Tezo Village with the theme “Getting to Zero-Zero New HIV Infection. Zero Discrimination and Zero Aids Related Deaths”. The day was a success because of the large crowd that attended with many schools showcasing poems, skits among other entertainment. more
Tuberculosis advocates demand counsellors in health facilities
Tuberculosis advocates from all over Kenya converged in Nairobi in February to argue for the employment of TB counsellors to help reduce stigma, boost awareness, efface myths and beliefs and answer patient queries. more
The ‘Wakefield effect’ may interfere with male circumcision in preventing HIV?
In an African environment or any country in the sub-Saharan setting, there are weak institutional set-ups to disclaim research carried out by Europeans. more
Mobile labs to detect counterfeit medicines donated to Zambia
To help improve healthcare in Zambia, the Global Pharma Health Fund has donated five mobile compact laboratories to the Health Ministry to help detect counterfeit medicines. more
Government to prosecute health workers who sell blood.
The Government of Uganda has warned all health workers who sell blood to patients that they will be arrested and prosecuted.
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Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.