July 16, 2004

Male condom offers best protection

The male condom is still the most effective intervention to prevent HIV transmission. Evidence from studies to suggest that male circumcision decreases the risk even further is still inconclusive, a South African scientist has told delegates at the Bangkok AIDS Conference.

How money reduces stigma, discrimination

Activists, scientists, religious leaders, the youth and civil society organisations spoke of their experiences over the last few days during the final session of the 15th International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Senator Mechai Viravaidhaya, fondly known as the 'Condom King' in Thailand spoke of economically empowering those infected and affected.

Moving from the margins

Despite the diversion created by the unfortunate and ill timed Nevirapine statements from the South Africa government, the Bangkok AIDS conference has managed to place the urgent need for millions to access lifesaving anti-retroviral therapy on the world agenda. Health-e captures the critical messages from the Thailand conference.

July 16, 2004

Nevirapine ‘ the science

South African scientists attending the AIDS conference in Bangkok have presented evidence showing that resistance to Nevirapine is reduced dramatically six months after the mother has taken the drug. Further evidence suggested that combination therapy was the way forward.

July 16, 2004

Male condom offers best protection

How money reduces stigma, discrimination

Moving from the margins

Nevirapine ‘ the science

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Nevirapine ‘ the science