Case report of a 'functional' HIV cure in a childWednesday, 06 March 2013 |
International News
Researchers in the United States say that they have identified a case of a 'functional' HIV cure in a child infected with HIV who began antiretroviral treatment within days of birth. The child has now been off treatment for a year, and although HIV DNA has been detected at very low levels in the child’s cells, the virus is not reproducing. Further follow-up will be required to determine whether this state persists,... |
Synthesis Report: e-discussion on HIV, Health and Development in the Post-2015 Development AgendaTuesday, 26 February 2013 |
International News
Introduction In 2000, when global leaders gathered to discuss the agenda for the Millennium Development Goals, 18.8 million people had died of AIDS, a further 34.3 million were living with HIV and few had access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The subsequent prominence of AIDS in the MDG framework (MDG 6) in combination with other global commitments has generated unprecedented resources,... |
New Funding Model to Be LaunchedTuesday, 19 February 2013 |
International News
The Global Fund plans to launch its new funding model in the coming days. Over the course of 2013, a transition period, the new funding model will allow the Global Fund to invest more strategically, and achieve greater impact in the lives of those affected by AIDS, TB and malaria. It will engage implementers and partners more effectively. It will engage implementers and partners together... |
Changes in Peru’s Penal Code Will Enable More Young People to Access HIV ServicesWednesday, 13 February 2013 |
International News
The Constitutional Tribunal of Peru is amending an article in its penal code which for many years had criminalized consensual sexual activity among young people. Sentencing was particularly severe with adolescents facing up to 30 years in prison. Article 173 of the penal code was also preventing young people from accessing essential health and reproductive services for fear of prosecution. |
Press Release: Germany Makes EUR 1 Billion Contribution to the Global FundThursday, 24 January 2013 |
International News
DAVOS, Switzerland - The Federal Republic of Germany announced today that it will contribute EUR 1 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, enabling health workers to continue efforts to prevent and treat these three highly infectious diseases. The announcement was made by Dirk Niebel, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation... |
