May 19

• Some Challenges of Being a Maasai Woman

  Daily News

  The Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania has long been a beacon of traditional culture to many Africans - and for Westerners on safari through Maasai Mara, Samburu or Amboseli, a... Read more »

May 17

• Let's Take a Stand, Cancer Can Be Beated [editorial]

  The Herald

  Many people have been astounded by the decision of prominant American actress Angeline Jolie to undergo radical surgery because she found she has a gene that gives her an 87... Read more »

• Counselling, Testing Bring Down Rate of HIV Infection

  The Star

  THE HIV/AIDS prevalence rate at the Coast has gone down to 4.2 per cent from 8.1 per cent, Coast provincial director of medical services, Dr. Khadija Shikelly has said. Read more »

• Gov't Urged to Levy a Tax On Alcohol to Fund HIV

  New Vision

  As Uganda counts a 40% reduction in AIDS-related deaths in the past decade, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) wants Government to levy a special tax on alcohol and cigarette to fund... Read more »

• Resisting Violence Increases Violence [opinion]

  Namibian

  FOR too long my fellow countrymen and women have become content with fighting rape, murder, AIDS, drugs, violence, poverty, corruption; the list is endless. Read more »

• Herbs, Correct Diet Save Lives [column]

  The Herald

  Many people who tested HIV positive in the early 90s perished. Medically in Zimbabwe we did not have any rollout programme to cater for people living positively then. Generic... Read more »

• Over 600 Circumcised in Masaka

  New Vision

  At least 670 youth have been circumcised at the Masaka Rotary health camp held at Butende Health Centre in Masaka district. The district health officer, Dr. Stuart Musisi, said the... Read more »

May 16

• Zambia Facing Shortage of HIV Medications

  Zambia Reports

  The Network of Anti Retroviral Users of Zambia is perturbed at the current shortage and rationing of the life-prolonging drugs used for treatment of HIV-positive citizens. Read more »

• NGO Demands Maternal Help

  The Star

  Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya now want the government to ensure that there are enough and proper equipments and staff in hospitals especially in the maternity sector. Read more »

• HIV Blamed for Street Children

  The Star

  A survey done by Hope Street Children's Rehabilitation Centre found that HIV/aids, alcoholism and poor parenting are the major causes of the increasing number of street children's... Read more »

• Links Growing Between HIV and Disability [analysis]

  The Star

  The growing relationship between HIV/AIDS and disability is an emerging issue and cause for concern as persons with disabilities are at higher risk of exposure to HIV. There is a... Read more »

• Nationals Called Upon to Enhance Role Regarding HIV/Aids Prevention

  Shabait

  Bidho National Association has called for enhanced societal role regarding HIV/AIDS prevention. It made the call at its annual meeting which was conducted yesterday. Read more »

• Tanzanian Delegation in Zim

  The Herald

  A SIX-MEMBER delegation from Tanzania's Aids Commission is in the country to exchange information with their local counterparts on National Aids Council operations. The delegation,... Read more »

• Pneumococcal Vaccine Will Help Reduce Infant Deaths

  Observer

  Following the recent launch of the new 10-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV 10), the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) is channelling over five million doses of... Read more »

May 15

• Funding Approved for Next Period of Malaria Ssf Grant to Tanzania [analysis]

  GFO

  The Global Fund Board has approved funding in the amount of $63.2 million for the next implementation period of a single-stream-of-funding (SSF) malaria grant to Tanzania. The... Read more »

• Paul Kasonkomona Fights for Fair Trial

  GroundUp

  Paul Kasonkomona, an HIV/Aids activist based in Zambia, appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate's Court today (15 May) on charges of idle and disorderly behaviour. He was arrested last... Read more »

• Phase 2 of HSS Grant in Ethiopia Will Focus On Strengthening the Health Workforce [analysis]

  GFO

  In the second phase of a Round 9 health systems strengthening (HSS) grant to Ethiopia, the emphasis will be on strengthening the health workforce, with a considerable focus on... Read more »

• Funding for Phase 2 of TB Grant in Guinea-Bissau Approved, Despite Weak Performance in Phase 1 [analysis]

  GFO

  UNDP nominated to become PR for Phase 2 Read more »

• Global Fund Approves Funding for Phase 2 of Two Malaria Grants to Ghana [analysis]

  GFO

  The Global Fund Board has approved funding for Phase 2 of two malaria grants to Ghana - in amounts of $90.6 million for the grant managed by Anglo Gold Ashanti, and $55.8 million... Read more »

• 30 Percent Girls Have First Sex By Rape, Higher Chance of HIV

  Daily Trust

  At least three in 10 young girls have sex for the first time ever through rape, says a survey. Read more »

May 14

• Unity Needed to Tackle HIV - Namoloh

  New Era

  The Minister of Regional and local Government, Housing and Rural Development (Retired) Major General Charles Namholoh has called on civil society organisations to stand together... Read more »

May 13

• I Refuse to Let HIV Stop Me From Dreaming

  Health-e

  Bonginkosi Vincent Buthelezi is a 17-year old high school pupil. He shares the story of how he became HIV-positive. Read more »

• Resisting "Sugar Daddies" - Lovelife

  Health-e

  Older HIV-positive people use their influence to manipulate young girls into having sex. Read more »

• UNAIDS Chief Hails Rwanda's HIV Fight

  New Times

  Rwanda has proved to the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAIDS) that it can achieve zero HIV infection rate, if mechanisms in place are firmly maintained. Read more »

• Interview - Zero New HIV Infections Achievable - UNAIDS Boss [interview]

  New Times

  The African continent has embarked on a crusade to contain HIV by 2015, a deadline set by UN member states. However, strong commitment from the government, Non Government... Read more »