Promoting condoms in conservative Indonesia

Ollie Sungkar 5 years ago Region: Indonesia

Even though sex is still taboo to many Indonesians, the government of this archipelagic country has recently taken a significant step towards curbing the spread of the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases... more

Views: 1941

Used Condoms recycled into hair-bands

C.P. Antony 5 years ago Region: China

Used condoms are increasingly being recycled into hair bands in southern China, threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases that they were originally meant to prevent. In the latest case of potenti... more

Views: 1765

India's Cancer Patients : Dying a Thousand Deaths

Shantanud 5 years ago Region: India

In spite of the advance of medical sciences in many fields , cancer is an area where in spite of a lot of progress , things haven't changed much on the ground. The patient still usually has to go through a prolonged treatm... more

Views: 2384

Bring Back the Sex, Stupid

Chief K.Masimba Biriwasha 5 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

It's not a revealing discovery that sexual engagement with multiple partners increases the likelihood of getting some kind of an infection, HIV included. But this is increasingly getting attention as HIV/AIDS workers and r... more

Views: 1404

Is Cutting the Male Appendage An AIDS Miracle?

Chief K.Masimba Biriwasha 6 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

Male circumcision (the cutting of the foreskin from the male penis) is increasingly gaining currency among medical researchers as an alternative method to reduce HIV-infection. But will this solution really work?   ... more

Views: 1525

.Antarang an unique museum

Shanthanu Bhattachaarya 3 years ago Region: India

In Mumbai(formerly Bombay)’s red light area kamatipura,there is an unique museum known as Sex Museum.The museum named Antarang was established byMumbai District Aids Control Society.An eminent Mumbai artist Dr.prakas... more

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Ban Ki-Moon: 'Lift Travel Restrictions Against Those With AIDS'

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: United States

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has addressed nations that still restrict people diagnosed with AIDS/HIV from traveling to their country. Ban has said that such discrimination must be stopped. He said that it was surp... more

Views: 976

A cry for Zimbabwe's children

Chief K.Masimba Biriwasha 5 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

Around the world, AIDS has robbed many children of parents, families and homes. In sub-Saharan Africa, AIDS has orphaned at least 12.3 million children -- and the number is increasing. In Zimbabwe alone, a combinat... more

Views: 1249

Latest on HIV- Aids

Adarsh Verma 5 years ago

What does AIDS stands for?   Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, (AIDS), is a state that describes a highly developed position of HIV infectivity. What is HIV?   Scientists discovered the human immuno... more

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Young People, Sex and Money Politics in Zambia

Chief K.Masimba Biriwasha 4 years ago Region: Zambia

Young men and women in Zambia are under pressure to engage in multiple sexual relationships due to prevailing attitudes about masculinity and for economic benefits, according to a study recently published in the African Jo... more

Views: 3535