HIV Stigma Hampers Meghalaya’s Push for 100% ART Coverage
Officials say stigma and privacy fears are keeping patients from testing or staying on antiretroviral therapy, even as the state expands services.
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HIV stigma hampers Meghalaya’s push for 100% ART coverage
Shillong: Stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and the subsequent reluctance of people living with HIV (PLHIV) to come forward for treatment continue to pose challenges to Meghalaya’s efforts to achieve 100% antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage, officials said. Dr Joram Beda, Commissioner and Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, said stigma remains one of the key […] The post HIV stigma hampers Meghalaya’s push for 100% ART coverage ap…
In Uganda, where the law provides for life imprisonment for homosexuals, a survey reveals that access to treatment among the LGBTIQ+ population has fallen from 72% to 58% in the last three years
Uganda: HIV Prevalence Raises Concern in Ntungamo As Officials Call for More Testing
Health officials in Ntungamo have raised concern over the district's HIV burden, with the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine calling for renewed prevention, testing and treatment efforts.
Uganda Aids Commission cautions public following reports of HIV healing prayer
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) is cautioning the public after claims that someone was healed from HIV through prayer. The Commission says while it respects freedom of worship and values the role of faith leaders in offering hope and support, HIV treatment must be guided by science. In a press statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, officials have stressed that there is currently no cure for HIV. “The virus is controlled with antiretroviral …
Meghalaya govt to intensify HIV awareness campaign statewide –...
Shillong, Aug 11 (IANS) Meghalaya is set to strengthen its fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with the launch of the Intensified IEC Campaign 3.0, with a special focus on young people, early testing, treatment and reducing stigma surrounding the disease, officials said on Tuesday. The two‑month statewide campaign will be launched on […] The post Meghalaya govt to intensify HIV awareness campaign statewide appeared first…
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