With HIV testing rates running much lower than this among young people, the researchers said that their findings provide evidence that it may be possible to increase the number who seek screening. &q .. more …
Overall, 53 percent of teens in the study accepted the free HIV test, with African-American teens more likely to agree to testing compared to Latino youth (75 percent vs. 39 percent). "Given tha .. more …
The Caribbean Tripartite Council/Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS – Model Caribbean Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS stipulates under HIV screening, recruitment and employment that: "The o .. more …
Study: Early HIV Treatment Protects Against Virus Spread
Treating HIV infections right away, before patients are too sick, could lower their chances of spreading the AIDS virus to sexual pa .. more …
The introduction of the government's HIV tests on schoolchildren has been delayed by legal and confidentiality concerns, but officials insist a pilot project will kick off "any time this yea .. more …
DUBAI — The World Health Organisation on Monday called upon the region's countries, including the UAE, to increase the uptake of voluntary testing for HIV to improve response to the disease. Th .. more …
By The guardian reporter Tanzania Aids Commission (TACAIDS) Executive Chairperson Dr Fatma Mrisho (L) shakes hands with the Chairman of the People Living with HIV (SHIDEPHA+), Joseph Kato. Tanzania C .. more …
