Opinion, comment and analysis on HIV

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Kenya: churches’ claims to heal HIV put lives at risk

In Kenya, the church has built a reputation of faith healing many diseases – including HIV. But are churches complicating and undermining the government’s efforts to keep HIV in check? more
March 16, 2015 1 Comments

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
March 9, 2015 Filed under HIV and the post 2015 development agenda 2 Comments

African American history month: from civil rights to HIV

Every year, February is dedicated to African American history but this year I want to use the opportunity to address a modern equality issue that African Americans must fight for: equal access to HIV services. more
February 26, 2015 Filed under HIV and human rights 0 Comments

Nalia’s story: adolescents who sell sex in Ethiopia

When Nalia left her village for Addis Ababa, she expected to find a job and send money home to her family. Aged just 13, her choices were limited and she started selling sex. more
February 23, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 1 Comments

Are adolescents an invisible generation in HIV response?

As UNICEF and UNAIDS launch the All In to end Adolescent AIDS campaign, Owen Nyaka asks will it make a difference to the invisible generation of adolescents living with HIV? more
February 21, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 0 Comments

New platform for action on adolescent AIDS must tackle disclosure

As leaders from around the world gather in Nairobi to launch ‘All In’ to end adolescent AIDS, Lucy Maroncha explores the issue of HIV disclosure, a key issue this initiative must tackle. more
February 17, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 0 Comments

“Why I am not scared of knowing my HIV status”

As UNAIDS and UNICEF launch All In! on 17 February, a global initiative to reduce the unnecessary deaths of adolescents living with HIV, this is the first in a series of stories on this issue. more
February 16, 2015 Filed under HIV, children and young people 2 Comments

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
February 12, 2015 Filed under HIV prevention and treatment 4 Comments