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Dear colleagues in the fight against HIV,   As the chair of the 2015 AIDS Impact conference I wanted to personally invite you to a wonderful summer week in Amsterdam of knowledge and personal experiences – 28th-31st of July.   Most of you probably know of AIDS Impact, its...

Does hormonal contraception create changes in cervicovaginal bacteria and does it affect risk of sexually transmitted infections for African sex workers? Previous studies have reported an association between the use of injectable Depo-Provera for contraception and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Hormones may increase susceptibility to...

Later today, Cate Hankins, Deputy Director Science at the AIGHD, will be admitted to the Order of Canada in Ottawa in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, the residence of Canada’s Governor-General David Johnston who is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II. Cate is being acknowledged...

Dementia associated with HIV infection has become rare as a result of improved access to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, milder forms of cognitive impairment are reported to be very common among people living with HIV. The domains that are usually assessed for impairment are...

Research using a Participatory Action Approach (PAA) can engage clients, facilitate joint learning, and strengthen clients' position in the client-provider-insurer triad. This study explored barriers to healthcare and health insurance from the client perspective. Qualitative methods were used to inquire deeply into the motives and...

AIGHD congratulates Dr Eric P Goosby on his appointment by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as United Nations Special Envoy on Tuberculosis. Learn more about Special Envoy Eric Goosby..> ...