Opinion, comment and analysis on HIV
Uganda: midwives shortage hinders efforts to prevent HIV in children
Every day Mercy Nanyonga wakes up, she knows that she is going to help a pregnant woman bring new life into the world. more
‘Marcus’: Is it Poverty, Pleasure or Lifestyle to Engage in Sex Work?
Marcus found his way on to the streets to try and make ends meet and this is what led him into being a sex worker. 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
Young people must play leading role in HIV advocacy
Delegates at the AIDS 2014 conference (20-25 July) are recognising that young people are the future and it is vital to empower them to take a leading role in the response to HIV. more
Malawian song fuels HIV stigma
A recently released Malawian song mocking people living with HIV shows the extent to which some people can go to achieve fame, money and power. more
Where do prayers and food stand in HIV treatment?
Although prayers may have their place, Charles Pensulo explores different opinions to the role of religious leaders when it comes to treating HIV. more
Hearing impaired adolescents excluded from sexual health education
Around 14 per cent of adolescents in Nigeria are hearing impaired, yet their specific sexual health needs have long been ignored. more
International community must act to end violence against women
As a new international development agenda is finalised this year, policymakers must do more to address the link between violence against women and their vulnerability to HIV infection. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.