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Nearly one in three people with HIV do not know: EU - The Independent 27th October 2009
"Almost one in three people infected with the virus that causes AIDS do not know they have the disease, increasing the risk of infection, the European Commission warned Monday.
In a document on combatting AIDS more than a quarter century after it surfaced, the EU's executive arm said now was not the time for Europe to drop its guard, noting that the figure was up to double in some neighbour nations."
Nearly one in three people with HIV do not know: EU - Daily Telegraph 26th October 2009
"Almost one in three people infected with HIV, the virus that causes Aids, do not know they are ill, increasing the risk of infection, the European Commission warned on Monday. "
African states urged to curbs child AIDS infections - The Independent 23rd October 2009
"African leaders were urged Thursday to increase efforts to end HIV infections among children and women, in the world's worst affected continent.
Speaking at the launch of the Campaign to End Pediatric HIV-AIDS, activist Graca Machel said that only two countries in Africa spent a target of 15 percent of their budgets on health."
AIDS vaccine: Data confirms 'modest' breakthrough - The Independent 21st October 2009
"Data from an AIDS vaccine trial in Thailand was presented to scientists on Tuesday for the first time, confirming the prototype as only a partial shield against HIV but still a pioneering achievement."
First successful Aids vaccine may weaken over time - The Times 20th October 2009
"Results from the first successful Aids vaccine trial confirmed today that it is only marginally effective and may weaken over time, prompting a further fierce defence of the value of such costly research.
Scientists who conducted the study, which confounded expectations in the Aids research community when initial findings were released last month, said that it showed the experimental vaccine prevented some HIV infections. "
Growing doubts about HIV vaccine - BBC Health News 19th October 2009
"Doubts have been raised about the reliability of a trial suggesting success for a vaccine against HIV.
In the large-scale trial in Thailand, a combination of vaccines seemed to give volunteers a protective effect of 31%. "
Zimbabwe women combat HIV stigma - BBC Health News 13th October 2009
"Women's football is being used in Zimbabwe to confront the stigma associated with HIV and Aids.
A total of 16 women's teams now take part in competitions for players who have openly declared that they are HIV positive. "
Haemophiliacs with HIV to sue firm that sold tainted drug in Asia - The Observer 11th October 2009
"Bayer owned company to face victims in Taiwan and Hong Kong over its marketing of infectious blood products"
Call to legalise World Cup sex trade - The Observer 11th October 2009
"Fear of spread of HIV infection among football fans sparks demand for registration of South African prostitutes"
Courts test Zambia's HIV policy - BBC Health News 6th October 2009
"Two ex-officers in Zambia's air force are suing the military, saying they were tested and treated for HIV without their knowledge.
Stanley Kingaipe and Charles Chookole claim they were dismissed for being HIV positive - claims the air force denies. "
Uganda's misplaced health millions - BBC Health News 4th October 2009
"On a sun-drenched Sunday after a weekend in the country with his wife and two colleagues, Diego Angemi drives from the Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda towards the capital, Kampala.
He has travelled this stretch of road many times before but this time there is a dramatic turn of events. A hit-and-run accident has left a boy lying unconscious at the side of the road. "
HIV vaccine possibility after scientists rebuild camouflage mechanism - The Times 5th October 2009
"A critical camouflage mechanism that allows HIV to hide from the body’s defences and foil immunisations has been rebuilt in the laboratory in research that could transform the prospects for an effective Aids vaccine, The Times has learnt.
The advance by British scientists should allow them to turn one of the virus’s great strengths into its Achilles’ heel, promising a first vaccine that offers strong protection against HIV."
'Tremendous' progress in global Aids treatment, says WHO chief - The Guardian 30th September 2009
"More than 4 million people in low and middle-income countries are using drugs to prevent them from dying of Aids, according to a UN report published today – but that is less than half the number of those who need them.
The report, from UNAIDS, Unicef and the World Health Organisation, highlights the substantial progress in treatment provision and care for people with HIV infection in the world's poorest countries."
Many more receiving HIV therapy - BBC Health News 30th September 2009
"Falling prices and increased testing have led to a marked rise in the number of people in the poorest parts of the world receiving treatment for HIV.
The number of people on antiretrovirals had risen by 1m by the end of 2008, a 36% increase from the previous year, the World Health Organisation reports. "
HIV breakthrough as scientists discover new vaccine to prevent infection - The Guardian 24th September 2009
First evidence of possible vaccine as US military-backed medical trial in Thailand cuts HIV infection rate by a third
Q&A: Aids vaccine - The Guardian 24th September 2009
New Aids vaccine gives modest protection but trial is important because it is the first to come up with a positive result
HIV-positive Aids orphans in Thailand receive an anti-HIV tablet - The Guardian 24th September 2009
Drug trial in Thailand shows that an experimental vaccine could protect against HIV/Aids, even if only to a limited extent
A modest but significant step towards conquering Aids - The Guardian 24th September 2009
The success of a Thai trial vaccine in reducing HIV infection by up to a third is a genuine breakthrough that needs to be built on
Vaccine heralds new dawn in the fight against Aids - The Independent 25th September 2009
Jeremy Laurance reports on the jab made in Thailand that cuts infection rates by 30% – and offers hope to millions
Africans resigned to long wait before drugs are available - The Independent 25th September 2009
The news of progress in medical trials in Thailand was greeted in Africa with a combination of excitement and resignation yesterday.
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