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Global Fund gives Kenya $345m for HIV/Aids fight
Source: The East African By Ciku Kimeria Sunday, November 13 2011 In the next few weeks, Kenya will be signing a $345 million grant agreement with the Global Fund to…
Fighting HIV before it starts
Source: Indianapolis post Written by Shari Rudavsky Finding ways to prevent HIV infection has challenged researchers since the virus was first identified. Medications to keep the disease in check have…
Millions in Africa depend on Global Fund’s good work
Source:Sundays zaman Patricia Akinyi (42) is from Busia, Kenya, but she currently lives in central Nairobi with her sister because she has to visit a TB treatment clinic at Kenyatta…
Hormonal Contraception May Double HIV/AIDS Risk
Source: Voice Of America A new study finds that the use of a hormonal contraceptive popular with women in eastern and southern Africa doubles their risk of becoming infected with…
Despite knowledge of HIV, University Freshmen in Kenya still Engage in Risky Behaviour
Source:http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/ 07/10/2011 – Researchers have found that university freshmen in Kenya still have knowledge of HIV, but still engage in risky behaviour and may not fully understand the consequences of…
Contraceptives are safe, State advises
Source: Nairobi Star BY JOHN MUCHANGI Thursday, 06 October 2011 The government has advised women to continue using injectable contraceptives because they are still effective in preventing pregnancy. A new…
20 years living with HIV
Source: Times of Swaziland By MUSA SIMELANE on July 24,2011 MANZINI – United States singer Alicia Keys recently encouraged Swazis to test for HIV, so that they may get anti-retroviral…
Treatment is Key to Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Doctors Say
Source: University of South Carlifonia By Dan Fost on June 6, 2011 Doctors fighting HIV/AIDS have a new strategy working for them: Use the treatment of the disease as a…
Early HIV Drug Therapy Protects Sex Partners From Virus
Source:http://health.usnews.com/ Posted: May 12, 2011 By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV can reduce the risk of infecting their sex partners by more…
73m condoms on the way to end shortage
Source: Daily Nation By EDITH FORTUNATE Posted Tuesday, March 29 2011 at 22:00 A total of 73 million condoms will be delivered to Kenya in April and May to end…
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