The article below highlights the obstacles that people living with HIV can face in day-to-day life. The applicant believed that he was not awarded a job with the Atlanta Police Department because of his HIV status. A judge has ruled that he should get a new hearing as there is credible evidence to prove this may have been the case and that his HIV status should not have been a factor in his application process. Read the full story on the Washington Post website.
Posts Tagged ‘HIV Stigma’
HIV employment issue
Monday, February 6th, 2012Stop the Stigma
Friday, January 27th, 2012Here is a link to the Does HIV look like me? website. They have produced a new Stop the Stigma video which is worth a view.

HIV in the news
Substantial number of HIV infections in UK-born patients acquired abroad
Hepatitis C protease inhibitor therapy cost-effective in some circumstances
Hepatitis C surpasses HIV as a cause of death in the US
Severe nevirapine rash linked to slow clearance of drug
Australian gay men cautious about PrEP; most in need are the most interested
UK guidelines on treatment of HIV in pregnancy give green light to efavirenz
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