Society
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Died of a long illness
Adapted from http://www.citypress.co.za/citypress-says/he-died-of-a-long-illness-20120505/ I adapted this poem to give equal footing for both men and women who “die of a…
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Prepex—new male circumcision device
Men can now rest easy because there is a new device, PrePex, which was recently been approved by the World…
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What does undetectable viral load mean?
Undetectable…it is mentioned in scientific journal articles, voiced at Aids campaigns, discussed at conferences and explained to people with HIV…
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When condoms break
In an intense moment of passion, a condom breaks. A condom breaking is scary for a number of reasons, but…
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Thank you caregivers
Not too long ago, I was asked to write an article about caregivers for the Nation on Sunday’s Everywoman. In writing…
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Should you divorce your HIV positive spouse?
A very proactive wife in Lusaka charged her HIV positive husband $140 per sexual encounter as a risk allowance. They got…
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For women, marriage is risk factor for HIV infection
Most of us women enter marriage confident of a lifetime of love, devotion, commitment, fidelity and financial security. The last…
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Understanding transgender part II
In 2012, an estimated 600 transgender women were murdered in Latin America because of their gender identity. Transgenders experience stigma,…
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Understanding transgender
To understand this entry, one needs to be open minded, non-evaluative and non-judgemental. Transgender refers to individuals who do not…
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Gene therapy
Gene therapy could provide hope for another “functional cure”, a one-off treatment without the use of ARVs. A cell is…
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HIV ‘cure’ may also work in adults
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the excitement of the Mississippi (USA) baby who was functionally “cured” of HIV, but…
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Questions, comments, concerns
The last few weeks have been great. I have received a lot of correspondence from readers. A big thank you…
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Baby with HIV ‘cured’
Are we a step closer to finding a cure? In 2008, Timothy Ray Brown, known as “The Berlin Patient”, was…
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Can prayer heal you?
While doing some research I landed on the website of the much-famed T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All…
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Flavoured condoms
Flavoured, sheer, ribbed, glow in the dark, warming, edible…condoms of all types and sizes! A friend of mine recently was…
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How to spot a fake Aids cure
There is no cure for Aids. Not Garani-MW-1, not chambe, not the Gambian president’s cure, not Ubhejane, not Hootone. There…
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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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Stop smoking!
There are many reasons to quit smoking-for your health, your finances, your family, but for people living with HIV, smoking…
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Do vitamin, mineral supplements help?
Many people living with HIV take extra vitamins and minerals in an effort to strengthen their immunity or improve their…
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Why have unprotected sex with a sex worker?
Sex workers in Malawi have the highest prevalence of HIV, 70.7 percent compared to the national average of 14 percent.…
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