Africa:   Helen Clark Statement On World Aids Day

UNDP, 1 December 2013

December 1st marks the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day, when as a global community we come together to recommit ourselves to halting and reversing the spread of HIV. Read more »

Liberia:   New Churches Damage Fight Against HIV - Govt Official

AlertNet, 26 November 2013

An upsurge in 'new generation' churches that claim to be able to heal or perform miracles is having a damaging effect on Liberia's progress in fighting HIV/AIDS, a government… Read more »

Namibia:   World Aids Day Commemorated

New Era, 2 December 2013

Hundreds of people braved the scorching heat to take part in the annual commemoration of World Aids Day on Saturday, which took place in a marquee at Otjomuise Road informal soccer… Read more »

South Africa:   Investing Millions in Winning the Shared Dream of Defeating Aids

U.S. Embassy Pretoria, 1 December 2013

What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, Aids was a death sentence. It cut down young adults in their prime, created millions of orphans, stalled economic development and… Read more »

Africa:   Successes and Challenges Ahead On World Aids Day

RFI, 1 December 2013

As the world commemorates World AIDS Day, health authorities are warning against complacency as HIV infection rates rise in developing countries. In France, authorities are urging… Read more »

Nigeria:   Jonathan - Nigeria Winning War Against HIV/Aids

This Day, 2 December 2013

As the World's AIDS Day was celebrated Sunday, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said notwithstanding the various challenges confronting the efforts to eradicate the virus,… Read more »

Ethiopia:   New HIV Guidelines Vital This World Aids Day

Reporter, 30 November 2013

On 1 December each year, World AIDS Day is celebrated and is one of the most globally recognized events. Since 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have… Read more »

Africa:   UN Urges Greater Action, Investment to Prevent HIV Infections in Adolescents

UN News, 29 November 2013

More than 850,000 infants have been saved from HIV since 2005, but alarming trends seen among adolescents requires urgent action to help this vulnerable group, the United Nations… Read more »

South Africa:   Pudemo Tatement On World Aids Day 2013

COSATU, 1 December 2013

Once again we join the people of the world in commemorating one of the most important days in the international calendar, World AIDS Day. Read more »

Africa:   New UN Guidelines Address Specific Needs of Millions of Adolescents With HIV

UN News, 26 November 2013

Ahead of this year's World AIDS Day, the United Nations health agency has launched new recommendations to address the specific needs of adolescents - both those living with HIV and… Read more »

South Africa:   Cosatu World Aids Day Statement

COSATU, 1 December 2013

On World AIDS Day, 1 December 2013, the Congress of South African Trade Unions recommits itself to mobilise all its members in support of the global campaign to defeat HIV and… Read more »

Liberia:   Christian Leaders Brainstorm On Prevention and Stigma of HIV/Aids

Analyst, 27 November 2013

As part of activities marking the celebration of this year's World AIDS Day, Christian leaders under the Liberia Council of Churches with support from the National AIDS Commission… Read more »

Liberia:   Liberia Celebrates World Aids Day

New Dawn, 2 December 2013

Liberians on Sunday December 1, 2013 joined the rest of the world in celebrating world aids day following a proclamation by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf that the day observed as… Read more »

Rwanda:   Health Ministry Steps Up Circumcision Drive

Focus, 26 November 2013

The ministry of health has launched a scale-up of non-surgical adult male circumcision at Kanombe military hospital to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and increase hygiene… Read more »

Rwanda:   New Aids Strategy to Focus On Youth

New Times, 2 December 2013

The government has rolled out a new strategy to achieve an HIV/Aids-free nation with the main focus on prevention of new infections, especially among the youth. Read more »

Kenya:   The Red Ribbon Media Awards

The Star, 2 December 2013

The National Aids Control Council hosted its second HIV/AIDS Red Ribbon Media Awards gala at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi on Wednesday evening. The awards recognise journalists… Read more »

Uganda:   Nation Makes Strides in Fight Against HIV/Aids

SAnews.gov.za, 2 December 2013

Ugandan health officials have announced two major developments that will dramatically turn around the HIV/Aids epidemic. Read more »

Africa:   Gender-Based Violence Fuels HIV

Gender Links, 2 December 2013

Sixteen Days of Activism, is also 16 Days of emotional upheaval. I have been sub-editing “I” Stories— women's first-hand accounts of men beating them, raping… Read more »

Angola:   About 250 000 Angolans Live With HIV/Aids

ANGOP, 2 December 2013

About 250.000 people in Angola live with the vírus of HIV/AIDS, said on Sunday in Kuito city, central Bié province, the minister of Health José Viera Dias… Read more »

Angola:   Today Is World Aids Day

ANGOP, 1 December 2013

December 1 is the World Aids Day instituted in 1989 by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Read more »