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Monday, May 29, 2006
Chimp Virus Is Linked to H.I.V. - New York Times
Rocky Mountain News: Opinion
Friday, May 26, 2006
What Do Laura and Barbara Bush Know About AIDS? - Yahoo! News
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Global Challenges | New York Times Examines Bill That Would Remove Immigration Caps on Foreign Nurses - Kaisernetwork.org
The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley - NYC AIDS Walk raises $6 million
Sunday, May 21, 2006
HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day Recognized May 18
HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day Recognized May 18
Thousands of volunteers, researchers involved in vaccine search
Washington – HIV/AIDS activists, volunteers and researchers will be among those recognizing HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day May 18, an occasion that draws attention to the need for a vaccine to prevent this disease, according to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the National Institutes of Health.
Thousands of volunteers, researchers involved in vaccine search
Washington – HIV/AIDS activists, volunteers and researchers will be among those recognizing HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day May 18, an occasion that draws attention to the need for a vaccine to prevent this disease, according to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the National Institutes of Health.
BeyondChron: San Francisco's Alternative Online Daily News � Activists Push AIDS Housing Plan
BeyondChron: San Francisco's Alternative Online Daily News � Activists Push AIDS Housing Plan
by Rita Mandelenis‚ May. 16‚ 2006
Yesterday, on the 25th anniversary of AIDS, many gathered to rally in front of City Hall to prevent evictions of persons living with HIV/AIDS and other tragic illnesses. The AIDS Housing Alliance organized the rally to sway Mayor Newsom and the Board of Supervisors to establish a comprehensive AIDS housing plan.
by Rita Mandelenis‚ May. 16‚ 2006
Yesterday, on the 25th anniversary of AIDS, many gathered to rally in front of City Hall to prevent evictions of persons living with HIV/AIDS and other tragic illnesses. The AIDS Housing Alliance organized the rally to sway Mayor Newsom and the Board of Supervisors to establish a comprehensive AIDS housing plan.
Australia promotes HIV/AIDS diplomat
20may06 AUSTRALIA has promoted its most senior international official dealing with the issue of HIV/AIDS to ambassador rank.Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Annmaree O'Keeffe, formerly special representative for HIV/AIDS, would today become ambassador for HIV/AIDS.
"The upgrading of this appointment is part of the Australian Government's renewed commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS," Mr Downer said.
Ms O'Keeffe is a steering committee member of the UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum and sits on the advisory councils for the Australian National University's Centre for Democratic Institutions and Griffith University's Asia Institute.
The former journalist and ambassador to Nepal is currently a deputy director general at AusAID.
© The Australian
"The upgrading of this appointment is part of the Australian Government's renewed commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS," Mr Downer said.
Ms O'Keeffe is a steering committee member of the UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum and sits on the advisory councils for the Australian National University's Centre for Democratic Institutions and Griffith University's Asia Institute.
The former journalist and ambassador to Nepal is currently a deputy director general at AusAID.
© The Australian
Australia promotes HIV/AIDS diplomat
20may06 AUSTRALIA has promoted its most senior international official dealing with the issue of HIV/AIDS to ambassador rank.Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Annmaree O'Keeffe, formerly special representative for HIV/AIDS, would today become ambassador for HIV/AIDS.
"The upgrading of this appointment is part of the Australian Government's renewed commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS," Mr Downer said.
Ms O'Keeffe is a steering committee member of the UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum and sits on the advisory councils for the Australian National University's Centre for Democratic Institutions and Griffith University's Asia Institute.
The former journalist and ambassador to Nepal is currently a deputy director general at AusAID.
© The Australian
"The upgrading of this appointment is part of the Australian Government's renewed commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS," Mr Downer said.
Ms O'Keeffe is a steering committee member of the UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum and sits on the advisory councils for the Australian National University's Centre for Democratic Institutions and Griffith University's Asia Institute.
The former journalist and ambassador to Nepal is currently a deputy director general at AusAID.
© The Australian
Federal AIDS bill warrants full support
Federal AIDS bill warrants full support
SENATE committee has taken a step in the right direction by approving a bill for HIV and AIDS programs that would provide more funding for Alabama and other Southern states.
SENATE committee has taken a step in the right direction by approving a bill for HIV and AIDS programs that would provide more funding for Alabama and other Southern states.
A look at drug firm's story of supplying AIDS patients
A look at drug firm's story of supplying AIDS patients
Earlier this month, shareholders in Gilead Sciences, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, met in Burlingame to discuss accomplishments and areas for growth of the company.
They were met by AIDS protesters carrying signs that said the Foster City-based company has done a poor job making sure its life-saving medications are available in developing countries. They said ......
Earlier this month, shareholders in Gilead Sciences, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, met in Burlingame to discuss accomplishments and areas for growth of the company.
They were met by AIDS protesters carrying signs that said the Foster City-based company has done a poor job making sure its life-saving medications are available in developing countries. They said ......
Friday, May 12, 2006
Vaccine Awareness Day—May 18
For the ninth year, May 18 marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, when local and national events will highlight efforts to develop an HIV/AIDS vaccine.
Go to the AIDSinfo Vaccine Awareness Day page for more information.
Go to the AIDSinfo Vaccine Awareness Day page for more information.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
POZ Magazine Article
U.S. AIDS Policy Ruled Unconstitutional May 10, 2006—A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Bush Administration is violating the First Amendment by requiring that overseas AIDS groups denounce prostitution in order to get U.S. funds. Read More
News update
News Summaries
WHO Releases New Guidelines To Treat MDR-TB[May 11, 2006]
Ethiopian Health Ministry Preparing To Roll Out TB Treatment at Private Health Institutions, Health Official Says[May 10, 2006]
Nigerian Health Official Urges Residents To Support Roll Back Malaria Program[May 09, 2006]
African Leaders Pledge To Work Toward Providing Universal Drug Access for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Treatment[May 08, 2006]
Vanderbilt University Grants Aeras License To Develop New TB Vaccine[May 05, 2006]
WHO Releases New Guidelines To Treat MDR-TB[May 11, 2006]
Ethiopian Health Ministry Preparing To Roll Out TB Treatment at Private Health Institutions, Health Official Says[May 10, 2006]
Nigerian Health Official Urges Residents To Support Roll Back Malaria Program[May 09, 2006]
African Leaders Pledge To Work Toward Providing Universal Drug Access for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Treatment[May 08, 2006]
Vanderbilt University Grants Aeras License To Develop New TB Vaccine[May 05, 2006]
Monday, May 08, 2006
Senate Bill Attacks Content, VOIP, Analog TVs
Senate Bill Attacks Content, VOIP, Analog TVs
Interesting article about the future... no not of HIV... of TV
Interesting article about the future... no not of HIV... of TV
AIDS Fatigue? New National Survey on HIV/AIDS Finds Increased Support for U.S. Leadership to Fight the Epidemic Abroad and at Home - KFF
Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS
This national survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that Americans increasingly believe the U.S. should be a global leader on HIV/AIDS, including spending more money to fight the epidemic abroad and at home. This comes despite an American characteristic distaste for foreign aid and at a time when there is a growing budget deficit. Six in ten Americans agree that the U.S. is a global leader and has a responsibility to help fight HIV/AIDS in developing countries -- up from 44% in 2002. With this June marking the 25th year of the epidemic (on June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first warning about a disease that would become known as AIDS), there is an opportunity to reflect on the public’s general knowledge about the disease. According to the survey results, significant percentages of Americans still think HIV might be spread through kissing, sharing a drinking glass and touching toilet seat -- 37%, 22% and 16% respectively. The Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS was designed and analyzed by survey researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation. Interviews were conducted between March 24 and April 18, 2006, among a nationally representative random sample of 2,517 respondents 18 years old and older. The survey covers a variety of topics including HIV/AIDS as a problem for our nation, knowledge and perceptions about HIV/AIDS, domestic HIV spending and program priorities, views on the global HIV epidemic, and African Americans and HIV.
This national survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that Americans increasingly believe the U.S. should be a global leader on HIV/AIDS, including spending more money to fight the epidemic abroad and at home. This comes despite an American characteristic distaste for foreign aid and at a time when there is a growing budget deficit. Six in ten Americans agree that the U.S. is a global leader and has a responsibility to help fight HIV/AIDS in developing countries -- up from 44% in 2002. With this June marking the 25th year of the epidemic (on June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first warning about a disease that would become known as AIDS), there is an opportunity to reflect on the public’s general knowledge about the disease. According to the survey results, significant percentages of Americans still think HIV might be spread through kissing, sharing a drinking glass and touching toilet seat -- 37%, 22% and 16% respectively. The Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS was designed and analyzed by survey researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation. Interviews were conducted between March 24 and April 18, 2006, among a nationally representative random sample of 2,517 respondents 18 years old and older. The survey covers a variety of topics including HIV/AIDS as a problem for our nation, knowledge and perceptions about HIV/AIDS, domestic HIV spending and program priorities, views on the global HIV epidemic, and African Americans and HIV.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
allAfrica.com: Southern Africa: Aids Voices Least Heard - Study
New Yorker starts Atlantic row for AIDS�|�Reuters.com
Friday, May 05, 2006
HIV/AIDS conference targets needs of Native people in North America
Global Challenges | HIV/AIDS Contributes to Malnutrition of Children in Developing Countries, UNICEF Report Says - Kaisernetwork.org
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
FastWeb: Scholarship Details: Blogging for Progress Scholarship
FastWeb: Scholarship Details: Blogging for Progress Scholarship:
"Blogging for Progress Scholarship" at FastWeb
Provided by:Progressive U
Deadline:June 01, 2006
Award Amount : Minimum: $300 Maximum: $1000
Awards Available: 3
Type of Award: Scholarship
Website: http://www.progressiveu.org
Description:
The Blogging for Progress Scholarship is available to students who are over the age of 16 as of June 1, 2006 and will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited college, university or vocational school during the 2006 to 2007calendar year. You must create a blog and write about current events, society, the environment, and public policy. Winners are selected based on an accumulation of participation points.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and an explanation of the points system.
Applicable Majors : All Fields of Study
Did you really think you will be done with the blogging after the semester is over?
"Blogging for Progress Scholarship" at FastWeb
Provided by:Progressive U
Deadline:June 01, 2006
Award Amount : Minimum: $300 Maximum: $1000
Awards Available: 3
Type of Award: Scholarship
Website: http://www.progressiveu.org
Description:
The Blogging for Progress Scholarship is available to students who are over the age of 16 as of June 1, 2006 and will be attending a regionally or nationally accredited college, university or vocational school during the 2006 to 2007calendar year. You must create a blog and write about current events, society, the environment, and public policy. Winners are selected based on an accumulation of participation points.
Additional Information
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and an explanation of the points system.
Applicable Majors : All Fields of Study
Did you really think you will be done with the blogging after the semester is over?
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
New Media, New Message?
Approaches to messaging fir adolescents and Young Adults, the much anticipated presentation of Julia Davis - Associate Director of the Entertainment Media Partnerships at the Kaiser Family Foundation - was captivating and exciting. Thank You.
I am familiar with the Kaiser Family Foundation for many years and utilize serveral of the services they provide, but was not aware of everything that was presented. KFF has been a great resource in the past and will continue to do so in my academic as well as professional career. If you are interested in the topic HIV/AIDS and need insight into the topic beyond the basics, this organization is the source to consult.
I am familiar with the Kaiser Family Foundation for many years and utilize serveral of the services they provide, but was not aware of everything that was presented. KFF has been a great resource in the past and will continue to do so in my academic as well as professional career. If you are interested in the topic HIV/AIDS and need insight into the topic beyond the basics, this organization is the source to consult.
