Antiretroviral Drugs

One Step Closer to Universal AIDS Prevention and Care

Susan Smith Ellis | Posted 10.28.2009 | World


Susan Smith Ellis

It can cost as little as 40 cents a day to provide ARV treatment to an individual in Africa and just $26 to provide the medicine to help prevent the transmission of HIV from a mother to her child.

Why We Can't Forget about HIV/AIDS in Health-Care Reform

David Mixner | Posted 11.22.2009 | Living


David Mixner

For nearly three decades, too many people have died and millions more are living with HIV/AIDS' painful realities. Stated simply, it is far from over.

Cambodia: 'AIDS Colony' Violates Rights

Human Rights Watch | Posted 08.28.2009 | World


Human Rights Watch

"By bundling people living with HIV together into second-rate housing, far from medical facilities, support services, and jobs, the government has created a de facto AIDS colony," said Shiba.

Can HIV/AIDS Donors be the Lead "Gender Bender" of Global Development?

Nandini Oomman | Posted 07.31.2009 | World


Nandini Oomman

When it comes to HIV/AIDS and gender, big donors talk the talk but sometimes stumble when it comes time to walk the walk in the prevention, treatment and care programs that they fund.

Black AIDS Day

Gloria Reuben | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics


Gloria Reuben

We must turn a critical eye inward, and face the fact that HIV/AIDS has reached crisis levels among the Black population of the US. The statistics are startling.

Staggering Gains in the Fight Against AIDS

Michel D. Kazatchkine | Posted 01.04.2009 | Living


Michel D. Kazatchkine

In a world where inequality continues to grow, the recent gains in health form a bridge between the rich and the poor. We need to strengthen this bridge.