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Atlantic City Is First to Launch New Jersey's Needle Exchange Program (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Australia: Bring Back "Grim Reaper" to Prevent AIDS Resurgence -- Campaigner (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Britain Cracks Down on Human Trafficking (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: New HIV Test Provides Results in Seconds (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China to Stop Arresting Women for Carrying Condoms: State Press (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Clinton at Conference Reiterates Commitment to Invest $50 Billion to Fight Global HIV/AIDS (November 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
District of Columbia: Protest, Forums to Mark AIDS Day (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Respond to World AIDS Day (November 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Florida: World AIDS Day Events in Sarasota (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Health Advocates Warn Against Complacency in Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic Ahead of World AIDS Day (November 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Human Rights Principles Need to Guide U.S. Response to AIDS (November 30, 2007)
From The Center for HIV Law and Policy
In AIDS Pandemic, "No One Is Immune" (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Indian Short Films Aimed at Increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness to Be Shown to Lawmakers, Released on YouTube (November 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Routine HIV Testing May Benefit Teenagers (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: HIV Testing on World AIDS Day (November 30, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington, D.C., Delegate Norton Calls for City Funding of Needle-Exchange Programs to Reduce Spread of HIV (November 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Adherence to HIV Therapy Linked to Health Literacy (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Beijing Hotels Told to Stock Condoms to Combat AIDS: Report (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Experts Say Most People Are Still Reluctant to Get HIV Test (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China AIDS Rate Slows, Main Transmission Now Sex (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China's Efforts Aimed at Fighting HIV/AIDS Discrimination, Stigma Failing, UNDP Officials Say (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Commission of AIDS in the Pacific to Examine Social, Economic Impact of Disease in Region; Discuss Prevention, Treatment Efforts (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Connecticut: Events for World AIDS Day (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Democratic Presidential Candidates Respond to Questions About Needle-Exchange Programs, Sex Education (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Florida: Fair Offers Free HIV, Hepatitis Tests (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Groups Launch AIDSVote.org (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Spreading Rapidly Among African Children: UNICEF (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Magic Johnson's Wife Cookie Johnson Participates in "I Stand With Magic" Campaign to Reduce HIV/AIDS Among Blacks (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Maryland: World AIDS Day Breakfast (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Rules for HIV-Positive Travelers Raise Questions (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Reuters Examines Project to Help AIDS Orphans, Grandmothers in Kenya (November 29, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Carolina: World AIDS Day Events (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
United Kingdom: Stigma Surrounding HIV Revealed by Survey (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Utah: Program Helps Men Explore Reasons for Cruising (November 29, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canadian Provincial Government Admits Patient Records Leaked Online (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
District of Columbia: Needle Exchange Funding Urged (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Editorials Respond to Report About HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Cases in Hong Kong Increase Sharply (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kenyan Business Leaders Publicly Take HIV Tests to Raise Awareness, Encourage Workers to Be Tested (November 28, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Lack of HIV Prevention Efforts Among MSM Fueling Increase in New Diagnoses, JAMA Commentary Says (November 28, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Michigan State University to Display Two AIDS Quilt Panels (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York: Health Commissioner Vows Changes After Long Island Needle Scare (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
North Carolina: AIDS Quilt Visits the Triangle (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Olympics: Young Chinese Beat Taboo, Donate Blood for Games (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Routine HIV Screening in the Emergency Department Using the New U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines: Results From a High-Prevalence Area (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Television Programs Mark World AIDS Day (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: Free AIDS Screenings (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Mataka Urges Women to Address Cultural Practices That Fuel Spread of Disease (November 28, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNAIDS' HIV/AIDS Estimates for Russia "Exaggerated," Country's Top Health Official Says (November 28, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Vatican City: Pope Denounces "Disdain" Shown to AIDS Sufferers (November 28, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Los Angeles Times Examines Efforts to Prevent Spread of HIV/AIDS Among U.S. Adults Ages 50, Older (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Palm Beach Post Examines HIV/AIDS in Florida (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
China: Leading Scientist to Head AIDS Research Center at Tsinghua University (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Clinton to Release HIV/AIDS Policy (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Florida: Quilting to Quell AIDS (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Georgia: AIDS Day Event (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kentucky: Auction, Other Events Mark World AIDS Day (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kenya: World Bank Seeks to Accelerate Education Sector Response to HIV/AIDS (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pennsylvania: Observances Set for World AIDS Day (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Queen Elizabeth Visits Uganda HIV/AIDS Clinic, Praises Country's Efforts to Combat Disease (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Report Says There Were More Than 27,000 New HIV Infections in Europe in 2006 (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Review of Editorials, Op Eds in Response to UNAIDS, WHO Report on Global HIV Estimates (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Risky Practices in Zambia Weakening Fight Against HIV/AIDS (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tennis Star Federer Joins UN Anti-AIDS Campaign (November 27, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington, D.C., Mayor Fenty Pledges Increased HIV Testing, No-Cost Condom Distribution in Response to Report (November 27, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Financial Times Examines "Groundbreaking" Project Between Ugandan, Indian Pharmaceutical Companies (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS on the Rise in Russia, Ukraine: UN Report (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Behavioral Intervention to Decrease Sexual and Injection Risks in Young Injection Drug Users (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Beijing Health Bureau Orders Hotels to Provide Condoms in Guest Rooms by End of 2008 (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Canada: HIV Patients' Privacy Compromised (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chinese Farmers With HIV/AIDS Threatened With Tear Gas After Protest for Medical Files (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Florida: HIV Testing Available on World AIDS Day (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Free HIV Tests Available at University of North Carolina (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
India to Provide Second-Line Antiretroviral Access to About 5,000 HIV-Positive People Beginning in January (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Leading Researcher Says China's AIDS Data Probably Accurate (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medical Students Join On World AIDS Day to "Cut the Red Tape'' Impeding Effective HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment (November 26, 2007)
Thousands of medical students rally for reform of U.S. AIDS relief efforts.
From American Medical Student Association
Number of New HIV Cases in European Union Nearly Double Since 1999, Report Says (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Solution to HIV/AIDS Epidemic Is to Provide "Information" to People, Commentary Says (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Africa Has World's Highest Number With AIDS: UN Report (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: Tie on a Red Ribbon (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Lowers AIDS Estimate; New Look at Funds (November 26, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington, D.C., Releases New Data on HIV/AIDS (November 26, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AP/International Herald Tribune Examines Efforts Aimed at Providing Prison Inmates With Condoms to Reduce Spread of HIV, STIs (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Australia's Olympic Doctors Warn Team Off Getting Tattoos (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Botswana's HIV/AIDS Policies Should Serve People With Disabilities, Advocate Says (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Cambodia Turns to Private Sector in Fight Against AIDS (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canada: AIDS Flag Will Be Raised in Ceremony Friday (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China: Number of New HIV/AIDS Cases Rises More Than 50 Percent in Beijing (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hong Kong Group Rolls Out Campaign to Fight HIV Stigma (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Message in a Bottle: Mandela Takes AIDS Awareness to Street Corners of South Africa (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New HIV Estimates Confirm That HIV/AIDS Is Still a Leading Cause of Death Worldwide (November 21, 2007)
From International AIDS Society
New York: Wider Probe Into Reused Syringe Case (November 21, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UNAIDS Discusses Global HIV/AIDS Estimates Following Release of Report (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
USAID Awards $60 Million Grant to Researchers in Kenya, Indiana for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment Program (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Zimbabwe Minister of Health, Child Welfare Parirenyatwa Calls on Religious Leaders to Discuss HIV Prevention (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
IANS/Hindustan Times Examines GTZ's Efforts to Educate Congolese Villagers About HIV/AIDS
(November 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
European Union Adopts WTO Deal for Poor Nations to Access Generic Medicines (November 20, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global HIV Prevalence has Levelled off; AIDS Is Among the Leading Causes of Death Globally and Remains the Primary Cause of Death in Africa (November 20, 2007)
This release explains the new UNAIDS global HIV/AIDS numbers.
To read PDF, click here
From UNAIDS
Middle Eastern, North African Countries Should Acknowledge Drug Use, Sex Industry to Prevent Spread of HIV, U.N. Official Says (November 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New York: AIDS Quilt on Display at Canisius Nov. 28-30 (November 20, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Some Ob-Gyns Unaware of State Requirements for Recommending HIV Tests, Survey Says (November 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Study Shows How Some AIDS Vaccines May Harm (November 20, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thai Corrections Department Increasing Efforts to Prevent Tattooing Among Prison Inmates to Curb Spread of HIV, Other Diseases (November 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UN Says Indonesia, Vietnam Face Growing HIV Epidemics (November 20, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UNAIDS/WHO Lower Global HIV/AIDS Estimates (November 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
United Kingdom: Sperm Services May Face Court Over Delivery of Samples (November 20, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Baltimore Sun Profiles HIV Vaccine Researcher Pauza (November 19, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Palm Beach Post Publishes Articles Examining HIV/AIDS in Haiti (November 19, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Adherence to HIV Treatment Linked to Health Literacy, Study Finds (November 19, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Florida: HIV Meds Withheld, Ex-Inmates Contend (November 19, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Merck & Co. Says European Regulators Recommend Approval of HIV Drug Isentress (November 19, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michigan: Doctor Keeps License for Now (November 19, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
N.Y. State Health Officials Inform 628 Patients About Doctor's Misuse of Needles, Potential Infections, From 2000 to 2005 (November 19, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Russia: Drug Users Left on Their Own, Report Says (November 19, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South Africa: Migrants "Hamper Fight Against AIDS in Gauteng" (November 19, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mozambique To Revise National HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategy, Health Minister Says (November 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Nigerian Health Minister Calls on Advocates to Submit 'Effective' Plan to Reduce Spread of HIV/AIDS Ahead of First Ladies' Conference (November 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Opinion Piece Examines HIV/AIDS Policy Views of Giuliani Adviser (November 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Several Vaccine Trials Affected by Halt of Merck's HIV Vaccine Trial (November 16, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
United States: Study Debunks Theory on Teen Sex, Delinquency (November 16, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Zambia: Former Sub-Saharan Africa Leaders Meet to Discuss AIDS Crisis (November 16, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Zimbabwe: Global Fund Declines Zimbabwe's Request for TB, Malaria Funding (November 16, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Arizona: Two Hired at Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Benefits of HIV/AIDS Programs in Workplace Outweigh Costs, Report Says (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
California: Spanish Meth Site Launched (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caribbean Broadcasters, Global Media AIDS Initiative to Expand HIV/AIDS-Related Broadcasting in Haiti (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Estimated One in 22 MSM in Florida Living With HIV, Report Says (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Glaser Foundation Officials Call for Changes to Legislation That Would Reauthorize PEPFAR, Including Targets for Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Prevention (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illinois: CDC Probes HIV Cases Among Transplant Recipients (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MAC AIDS Fund Survey of People in Nine Countries Finds Misconceptions, Stigma (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New HIV/AIDS, Global Health Video Footage Available on GlobalHealthReporting.org (November 15, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New York: Sale Célèbre -- Shopping for a Cause (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Using E-Mail to Notify Pseudonymous E-Mail Sexual Partners (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Virginia: Kaine Cuts Abstinence-Only Program Funds (November 15, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
30-Plus States Bar Routine HIV Testing Recommended by U.S. Health Officials (November 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
92% of HIV Infections in Mauritius Transmitted Through Injection Drug Use, Government Reports (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Australia: Drug Users, Homosexuals Get Raw Deal on STI Treatment (November 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Four Transplant Recipients Contract HIV, Hepatitis C From High-Risk Organ Donor (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Gates Foundation to Launch $50 Million HIV Prevention Campaign With Chinese Government, NGOs (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Giuliani Says He Would Continue PEPFAR Program, Attempt to 'Dramatically' Increase Trade With Africa (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Global Fund Approves $1 Billion in New Grants (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Leaders of Merck's Canceled HIV Vaccine Study Notify Participants Whether They Received Vaccine, Placebo (November 14, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Maryland: Targeting Link Between HIV, Prostitution and Addiction (November 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Physicians' Group Recommends Using Public Cord Blood Banks, Routine HIV Testing (November 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: LabNow Lands $20 Million for AIDS Work (November 14, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Abbott Receives FDA Approval for Lower-Dose of Kaletra for Children (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Islamic Relief Organization to Host International Conference on HIV, Islam (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ohio Decides to Apply for Federal Funds Aimed at Preventing HIV Among Teenagers (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
PATH Seeks to Gain WHO, FDA Approval of Redesigned Female Condom, New York Times Reports (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Study Analyzes Antiretroviral Drug Production, Cost Policies of Brazil (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Survey Says Poverty Doubled in South Africa in Last 10 Years (November 13, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: AIDS Agency Office Is Raked by Gunfire (November 13, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S., Zambia Sign Agreement to Partner With Tourism Companies to Fight HIV/AIDS (November 13, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Zimbabwe's HIV/AIDS Youth Projects Get $1.9 Million Boost (November 13, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Examines Reactions of People Who Participated in Merck's Canceled HIV Vaccine Trial (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Better Existence With HIV Announces Illinois Department of Public Health Grant (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
European Parliament Members Launch Facebook Campaign to Reduce Tax Rate on Condoms to Curb HIV in E.U. (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Glaxo Joins Lawsuit Against Abbott Over Price of Norvir (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Health Officials to Discuss Links Between Commercial Sex Work, HIV Transmission in Baltimore (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Hepatitis B Virus and HIV Co-infection: Results of a Survey on Treatment Practices and Recommendations for Therapy (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS, TB Programs Must Cooperate to Save Lives, Health Officials Say (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Nepal Village Women Mail Condoms for Husbands Working Abroad (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ohio: West Milton Council Bans Tattoo, Body-Piercing Shops (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Refining Self-Reported Condom Use Among Young Men at Risk of HIV Acquisition (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Scott Hitt, Founder of AHIVM and Former Chair of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV Dies (November 12, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Africa: Drug-Resistant TB and AIDS are Deadly Combination (November 12, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PlusNews Examines HIV Programs Targeted at Older People in Africa (November 9, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
District of Columbia: Holmes Norton to Target Teens With HIV Town Hall Meeting (November 9, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Eliminating Cells That Produce a Distress Signal When Infected With HIV Could Lead to Strategy for New Vaccine Candidate, Researchers Say (November 9, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Museveni Says Circumcision Should Not Be Used as HIV Prevention Method; Mogae Encourages Circumcision After Receiving HIV Test (November 9, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Officials Gather in Ghana to Discuss Intellectual Property Laws, Accessibility of Low-Cost Antiretroviral, Malaria, TB Drugs (November 9, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Africa: Line-Up Announced for Mandela AIDS Concert (November 9, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Technology Gives Rwanda an Edge in Treating HIV/AIDS (November 9, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Utah: India Firm and University Form Partnership (November 9, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Zambian President Urges Citizens to Accept HIV/AIDS as Reality (November 9, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: Orange County College Cancels Plan to Put Free Condom in Campus Newspaper (November 8, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China to Change Law Restricting HIV-Positive People From Entering Country (November 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Who Receive Viread, Emtriva During Childbirth Have Decreased Risk of Developing Drug Resistance (November 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illinois: Youth HIV/AIDS Forum on Tap (November 8, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Interpol to Help Stop Trade of Counterfeit Antiretroviral, TB, Malaria Drugs in Africa (November 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Merck's Canceled HIV Vaccine Might Have Increased Trial Participants' Risk of Becoming HIV Infected (November 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Report: Abstinence Programs not Curbing Teen Sex (November 8, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South Africa: Treat TB, HIV as "a Single Threat" (November 8, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
University of Miami Project Outreach HIV/AIDS Clinic Closes (November 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
ACLU Wants Alabama Inmates With HIV to Be Allowed in Work Release (November 7, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Conference to Focus on Social Services (November 7, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Central American Nations Warn Against AIDS Among Young People (November 7, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Fund, Ryan White Program Would Receive Increases in Funding Under House-Passed FY 2008 Appropriations Bill (November 7, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/AIDS Cases in China Increased by 3,000 Monthly From January 2006 to June 2007, Official Says (November 7, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Indonesia to Launch First-Ever National Condom Campaign (November 7, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Laser Technology Could Be Used To Protect Against HIV, Study Says (November 7, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Namibian Government Must Consult HIV-Positive People in Reviewing Prevention, Treatment Program, Survey Says (November 7, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
PBS' "NewsHour With Jim Lehrer" Reports on Impact of PEPFAR in African Countries (November 7, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Thousands Gather at TB Meeting in South Africa (November 7, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Baltimore Sun Series Examines Link Between Commercial Sex Work, HIV Transmission in Baltimore (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
BCG Vaccine Causing Illness, Death Among HIV-Positive Infants, Report Says (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Botswana President Mogae Says AIDS-Related Deaths Decreasing, Challenges Still Ahead in State of Nation Address (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Differences in HIV Risk Behaviors Among Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Experts Plot Battle Against Drug-Resistant TB (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Health Officials Say Drug-Resistant TB Is Man-Made (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mass. Plans to Install Three Needle Sites (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prince Harry Spends Day With Lesotho Orphans (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rhode Island: Sex Education Eyed at Middle Schools (November 6, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ugandan President Museveni Calls for Public-Private Partnership to Fight HIV/AIDS During U.S. Meeting (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO Director-General Chan Calls on Member States to Make Antiretrovirals, Other Medications More Affordable (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Zambia Medical Association Calls for Collaboration on HIV/AIDS Research Between Doctors, Herbalists (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington Post Examines Reaction to Study Tracking HIV's Arrival in U.S. From Haiti (November 5, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS Virus Hits 542 Victims in Jordan Since 1986 (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ashley Judd Talks About Trip to India for Documentary on HIV (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California: AIDS Walk Raises More Than $209,000 (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
District of Columbia: Some Sex Education Standards Drafted (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ethiopia Tackles AIDS With Coffee-Flavored Condoms (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Fund, World Bank Provide Malawi With $48.5 Million to Expand HIV/AIDS Services, Commission Says (November 5, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Michigan: Wayne State Grant Will Help HIV/AIDS Research (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Oregon Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Provide Rent, Support Services for HIV-Positive People Living With Mental Illnesses (November 5, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Africa AIDS Activist Urges New TB Plan (November 5, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.N., Google, Cisco Systems Launch Web Site Aimed at Providing Data on Millennium Development Goals (November 5, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Journal of Infectious Diseases Publishes Theme Issue on Poverty, Development (November 2, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Alabama: Mountaintop Church Brings African Village to Life (November 2, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Australia: Condoms a Must for School Formals, Group Says (November 2, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Fund Should Focus on "Wider Factors" Involved in Fighting Diseases, Editorial Says (November 2, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Help War-Time Sexual Abuse Victims, Sierra Leone Government Told (November 2, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Prevalence in Zimbabwe Decreases to 15.6%, Health Official Says (November 2, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/TB Co-Epidemic Rapidly Spreading in Sub-Saharan Africa, Report Says (November 2, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Indian Court Lets Man Divorce HIV-Positive Wife (November 2, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
IRIN News Examines Relationship Between HIV/AIDS, Food Shortages in Southern Africa (November 2, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Alabama: HIV Inmates to Get More Contact With Other Inmates, Commissioner Says (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alarming Spread of HIV in Southern African Development Community Military: Mozambican Defense Official (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Concurrent Sexual Relationships Not Uncommon Among U.S. Men, Contributing to Spread of HIV, Study Says (November 1, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kentucky: Hard Truths About Teen Sex Behind the Laughter (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michigan: $1 Million Grant to Expand Local HIV Testing (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mozambique National AIDS Council, UNFPA Host Conference Aimed at Discussing HIV Prevention Among Sex Workers (November 1, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ohio Not Applying for Federal Funds Aimed at Preventing HIV Among Teenagers (November 1, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Reproductive Tract Infections Among Women Attending a Gynecology Outpatient Department in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Some Experts Emphasizing "Proven, Lower-Tech" Strategies to Prevent HIV After Merck's Vaccine Trial Was Halted, Washington Post Reports (November 1, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
University of North Dakota Medical School Receives HIV Research Grant (November 1, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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In HIV JournalView, from The Body PRO

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