Opinion, comment and analysis on HIV
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
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
Young people: the key to ending AIDS by 2030
What do you a call a group of young people including lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, sex workers and drug users? No, this isn’t a joke – it couldn’t be further from a joke. more
The right to health: a post 2015 dream or an achievable goal?
How many times have you, or a family member, visited a doctor during the last five years? Well, according to the World Health Organization 1 billion people have never had that chance. more
Invest in women and girls for a better world by 2030
Elena Obieta reports from the Social Good Summit in New York and reflects on the type of world she wants to live in by the year 2030. more
Criminalising HIV will stop people knowing their status
Criminalising HIV transmission will not help halt the spread of HIV – instead it will stop people from getting tested and increase the risk of further transmissions. more
Properly equipped health facilities needed to address maternal mortality in Ivory Coast
When Tanoh Marie felt her contractions she understood that delivery time was near. But things didn’t go as planned. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.