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Self-testing: legal, ethical, implications
The study of Oraquick, HIV self test kits, in Blantyre has had quite remarkable results. The uptake was very good;…
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Fimoenhstam
Dear Muza, My name is White Banipa Gondwe. I live in Maldeco, a well known place in Mangochi district. I…
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Highlights from Opportunistic Infection Conference
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) is an annual conference that brings together scientists and clinical researchers to…
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Health sector is not in limbo!
An article published in the media last weekend is causing undue panic with a title that suggests there are problems…
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Communication can prevent HIV transmission between couples
I tend to harp on about how open and honest communication is vital to a healthy relationship. This is not…
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HIV-related pain
People with HIV can experience severe bouts of pain. Pain can be due to the HIV infection, opportunistic infections, gut…
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Social network recruitment for undiagnosed HIV
Have you recently tested positive for HIV? Are there people in your social network (friends, family, sexual partners) that you…
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Malawi research round up
It’s been a while since I brought to you information on Malawi HIV and Aids research. A search for Malawi…
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Feedback on zokoka
Thank you to everyone who has engaged in the debate on zokoka. This is the most feedback I have ever…
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What is your HIV risk – quiz
HIV quizzes are a great way of testing people’s knowledge and correcting any myths and misconceptions. There are a multitude…
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Lifting the lid Self-stigma
In my meanderings on the internet the other day, I came across the term self-stigma. Self-stigma is how people with…
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Baby with HIV “cured”
Are we a step closer to finding a cure? In 2008, the first person Timothy Ray Brown known as “The…
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Stealing from those in need
You may think that an Aids column is the wrong place to lambast the wanton, greedy selfish and depraved acts…
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Stealing from those in need
You may think that an Aids column is the wrong place to lambast the wanton, greedy selfish and depraved acts…
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Malawi research round up
It’s been a while since I brought to you information on Malawi HIV and Aids research. A search for Malawi…
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Inspirational stories
I love hearing inspirational stories. It gives hope and courage to people living with HIV and Aids. Here are a…
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Not all women are innocent
It dawned on me recently that I have been going about this all wrong. Okay, maybe not wrong, but at…
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Any truth in blood group and HIV resistance
I was recently asked my thoughts on whether there was any truth in certain blood groups being resistant to HIV.…
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Practising safer sex in mixed status relationships
It starts with full disclosure knowing each other’s status. This is an important foundation for an honest, loving and supportive…
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Couples self-testing
In the privacy of your own home, no counsellor asking you very personal intrusive uncomfortable questions, no wondering if anyone…
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