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.
Hope for the co-infected with HIV and killer parasitic disease
The search for new treatment for patients co-infected with HIV and kala-azar is in its early stages, but researchers are certain a drug to treat the condition could be found in 2015. more
Why we should all get tested for HIV in 2014
Two days after World AIDS Day (1 December), I’m sure many people will have put the issue of HIV out of their mind, but it’s not an issue we can afford to think about just once a year. more
Lesbians: the forgotten sexual minority in the HIV response
In Kenya, lesbians, are marginalised and often lack access to sexual health and HIV services. When Brenda was raped to ‘cure’ her of being lesbian, she was left with HIV which she passed on to her female partner. more
Female condom empowers Ethiopian sex workers to prevent HIV
A year on from the introduction of a new female condom in Ethiopia, Befekadu Beyene explores what impact it is having on the lives of young women, including sex workers. more
Cuba reforms its HIV treatment protocol
The Cuban health services are taking a great step forward in their response to HIV bringing in the latest antiretroviral treatments and expanding therapeutic treatment to reach a further 5,000 people. more
Ugandan government must make CD4 testing accessible in rural areas
Many hospitals have still not received equipment promised by the Ministry of Health to help hospitals in Uganda measure the number of infection-fighting white blood cells in a patient’s blood. more
Daily pill should be part of a combined approach to preventing HIV
A ‘magical’ pill, popularly known as Truvada, emerged in the HIV community a few years ago but is continuing to cause controversy. more
Poor roads disrupt HIV patients’ access to treatment in Uganda
Poor roads in Uganda, especially at landing sites at Kigugo Island, are making it difficult for HIV positive patients to access treatment at St Francis Hospital in Nkokonjeru. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.