Bangkok 2004 ‘ what did we learn?
The South African furore over nevirapine drowned out some of the other important issues highlighted at the International AIDS conference. Health-e takes a look at some of the global challenges.
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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.
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.
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.
US HIV/AIDS policy potentially bad for SA
The Bush Administration's approach to the global fight against HIV/AIDS is increasingly taking on the domineering, "go-it-alone" trademarks of US foreign policy.
Thai youth volunteer at AIDS conference
Entering the arrivals hall at Bangkok Airport in Thailand, one is greeted by energetic young men and women dressed in cream-white shirts sporting the XV International AIDS Conference's red emblem depicting three elephants to the left of the chest, symbolising unity in the global fight against AIDS.
Thai youth volunteer at AIDS conference
Entering the arrivals hall at Bangkok Airport in Thailand, one is greeted by energetic young men and women dressed in cream-white shirts sporting the XV International AIDS Conference's red emblem depicting three elephants to the left of the chest, symbolising unity in the global fight against AIDS.
Anger at confusion about nevirapine
It was a process of turning down the heat as South African scientists, health workers, government officials and activists met to clarify recent statements by the Medicines Control Council and the Minister of Health.
Turning down the heat
It was a process of turning down the heat as South African scientists, health workers, government officials and activists met to clarify recent statements by the Medicines Control Council and the Minister of Health.
Anger at nevirapine confusion
It was a process of turning down the heat as South African scientists, health workers, government officials and activists met to clarify recent statements by the Medicines Control Council and the Minister of Health at lunchtime.
Anger brews at AIDS conference
A little corner of the Impact Conference Centre in Bangkok felt like home but for all the wrong reasons.
Religion, politics and hypocrisy barriers to HIV prevention
In a world of numbers and science, the human dimension of HIV/AIDS is less easily quantifiable but critically important. Human rights and language featured strongly in the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture at the Bangkok AIDS conference.
Religion, politics and hypocrisy barriers to HIV prevention
In a world of numbers and science, the human dimension of HIV/AIDS is less easily quantifiable but critically important. Human rights and language featured strongly in the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture at the Bangkok AIDS conference.
Condoms work – even in Uganda
Incensed by their President's morally-laced speech at the XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Ugandan AIDS activists have responded sharply.