The impact of social environments on the effectiveness of youth HIV prevention: A South African Case Study

This paper, written by Dr Catherine Campbell, Carol-Ann Foulis, Sibongile Maimane and Zweni Sibiya, of The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN) has recently been published in AIDS Care.

Delivering Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource-Constrained Settings

In 2003, Family Health International (FHI) and its donor and country partners launched antiretroviral therapy (ART) "learning sites" in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda, hoping to demonstrate that ART services could be provided safely and effectively in resource-constrained settings. At each site, ART was introduced as an integral component of comprehensive care and support for HIV-infected patients and their families. The sites are part of closely linked referral networks within defined geographic areas, such as districts or municipalities.

Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and Adolescents in International Settings: Guidelines and Resources

The publication is designed for program managers and researchers who work with children and adolescents, including those affected by HIV/AIDS. Recognizing that methods for working with adults cannot simply be transferred to young people, this new resource identifies challenges that confront investigators and program implementers working with children and adolescents and proposes practical approaches to dealing with them. It provides case studies that highlight the roles of research and program staff in ensuring that child-related activities are conducted ethically.

Annotated Bibliography - Gender, HIV/AIDS and Development

One of the most important developments in the global fight against HIV/AIDS is the recognition of the role of gender in fueling the spread and increasing the burden of the epidemic. This document compiles key online resources that describe the current understanding of, and responses to, the effects of gender on HIV/AIDS at the international level. Resources were selected to provide a balanced approach that addresses both mens and womens concerns, vulnerabilities, challenges, and responses to gender and HIV/AIDS issues. A special focus on gender-based violence is included because of the tremendous impact of sexual violence on risk of HIV infection.

South African National HIV Prevalence, HIV Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey, 2005

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) recently published the 2005 South African National HIV Prevalence, HIV Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey.

New TB/HIV Data Available

More than a decade after it was identified as a global health emergency, tuberculosis (TB) continues to kill approximately two million people each year. The Stop TB Partnership has declared March 24 th, 2006 "World TB Day" to mobilize support and raise awareness about TB/HIV as a global health issues.

Circumcision reduces HIV infection risk says study

Uncircumcised African men are at higher risk of HIV infection - because the inner surface of the foreskin contains cells that make it highly susceptible to infection.

UNAIDS releases 2006 Report on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic

According to new data in the UNAIDS 2006 Report on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic the HIV/AIDS epidemic appears to be slowing down globally, but new infections are continuing to increase in certain regions and countries.

World at crossroads on HIV/AIDS

A US researcher at Yale University's Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS has come to the conclusion that the world is at a crucial juncture in its fight against HIV/AIDS.