SA tops global sex survey on HIV protection (Mail and Guardian)
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. South Africa topped a global sex report on sexual protection against sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV/Aids, condom maker Durex said on Thursday.
GLOBAL: Is AIDS still an emergency? (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN The rate of new HIV infections, which has fuelled the global HIV/AIDS epidemic since the 1980s, has peaked throughout the world and is now declining.
IAS Applauds HIV Entry and Immigration Ban (Scoop.co.nz)
Geneva – July 18, 2008 - The International AIDS Society (IAS) applauds the United States Senate for passing the reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The IAS particularly commends the provision in this bill which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to lift the ban on travel and immigration to the U.S. by HIV positive non-citizens, and urges ...
Africa: Daily HIV/Aids Report (AllAfrica.com)
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Human trial for vaccine against HIV is canceled (International Herald Tribune)
In a major setback, plans for a U.S. trial were canceled because scientists realized that they did not know enough about how HIV vaccines and the immune system interact.
Allison Herwitt: Critical First Step Achieved in Repeal of HIV Travel and Immigration Ban (HuffingtonPost)
This policy has not only blemished the United States' record as a leader against HIV and AIDS worldwide, it has had serious consequences at home.
Senate votes to repeal HIV-positive travel ban (Planet Out via Yahoo! News)
SUMMARY: The ban on pos visitors and immigrants, attached to a bill tripling U.S. global AIDS relief, sails through the Senate and soon awaits President Bush's signature.
Senate Passes Landmark AIDS, TB and Malaria Bill, Says Global AIDS Alliance (PNN)
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a crucial bill, backed by President Bush, that reauthorizes the U.S. program on global HIV/AIDS while also authorizing much greater funding for programs to address tuberculosis and malaria.
Senate Passes Landmark AIDS, TB And Malaria Bill, Says Global AIDS Alliance (Medical News Today)
Today the U.S. Senate passed a crucial bill, backed by President Bush, that reauthorizes the U.S. program on global HIV/AIDS while also authorizing much greater funding for programs to address tuberculosis and malaria.
US set to overturn HIV travel ban (BBC News)
The US Senate votes to lift a long-standing ban on allowing HIV-positive visitors to enter the US.
