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The Media Fights Back

Posted on November 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Interviews
Bill Roedy, President of MTV Networks International, speaks his mind about media's involvement in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Keywords: prevention, MTV, media, HIV/AIDS, communications

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New Frontline in AIDS Awareness

Posted on August 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Success Stories
In Benin, young people are using innovative aproaches to increase HIV awareness.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, awareness, internet, communication, Africa, prevention, disease

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HIV-Positive People Ignored in Prevention Campaigns

Posted on May 4, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
HIV-positive individuals can expect treatment but not education on prevention of the disease.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, prevention, treatment, ARVs, infection

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Interview With Aziz Khudoberdiev, UN Programme HIV/AIDS

Posted on April 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Uzbekistan is faced with the highest recorded level of HIV/AIDS cases in Central Asia.
Keywords: Uzbekistan, HIV/AIDS, prevention, drug use, needle exchange

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Rebuilding and Prevention in Tsunami-Hit Areas

Posted on December 20, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Environment
Richard Stone describes efforts to restore ecosystems and establish preventative practices for a secure future.
Keywords: Tsunami Anniversary, Rebuilding, prevention, 2004,

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Prevention is Still the Only Cure in the Fight Against AIDS

Posted on November 27, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
As the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to pose a daunting challenge, more attention needs to be given to prevention - the only true cure.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, prevention, Pharmaceutical Industry, disease

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Global AIDS Epidemic Continues to Grow

Posted on November 27, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
The global AIDS epidemic continues to grow and there is concerning evidence that some countries are seeing a resurgence in new HIV infection rates .
Keywords: UNAIDS, HIV/AIDS, infection, health, treatment, prevention, developing nations

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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