Tag Archives: Sexually transmitted diseases and infections

South Africa: 8001 babies died in 5 months before their first birthday

December 20, 2010 by benim

This was revealed by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi in a written response to a parliamentary question on Friday. “At least 4366 children under the age of a year died at national level. When the newborns are added, a total 8001 … read more »

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First HIV-Positive Man Cured

December 14, 2010 by benim

On the heels of World AIDS Day comes a stunning medical breakthrough: Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure. Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the “Berlin … read more »

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What can be done to reduce the effect of HIV & AIDS in Africa?

December 1, 2010 by benim

Both HIV prevalence rates and the numbers of people dying from AIDS vary greatly between African countries. In Somalia and Senegal the HIV prevalence is under 1% of the adult population, whereas in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe around 10-15% of … read more »

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New clues to effective HIV vaccine – Study

November 5, 2010 by benim

CHICAGO — Slight differences in five amino acids in a protein called HLA-B may explain why certain people resist the human immunodeficiency virus, U.S. researchers said on Thursday in a study that lends new clues about how to make a … read more »

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Uganda: Deadly consequences of inadequate HIV counselling

October 29, 2010 by benim

Carol Apiyo* is struggling to cope with bitterness and anger towards her husband, whom she blames for infecting her with HIV; a few months ago, she tried to kill him by poisoning his food. Fortunately her husband recovered after treatment … read more »

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