Posts Tagged ‘HIV’
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
The African HIV Policy Network is wanting assistance from Africans living with HIV in the UK for a film being developed on HIV-related stigma among African communities.
They are working with a skilled former BBC film-maker, Angus Malcolm, who is researching the film on behalf of AHPN and the target audience for the film will be African communities, health and social workers, and key policy makers in the UK. (more…)
Tags: African HIV Policy Network, Africans, films, HIV, HIV-related stigma, stigma
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The regional HIV Social Work team on behalf of the RVH 2Kare Trust invites everyone to buy a ticket for a concert
Celtic Nights… …African Sunrise
in the City Hall, Belfast on Saturday 17 April 2010 at 7.30 p.m. (more…)
Tags: HIV, HIV Social Work Team, HIV Support Centre, Leratong Hospice, Northern Ireland, Regional HIV Social Work Team, RVH 2Kare Trust, Social Work Team, South Africa, The Centre, The HIV Support Centre
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Back in August, members of The HIV Support Centre took part in the Living with HIV Stigma Index survey. The initial results for the UK are:
- 84% of people living with HIV are supported by other people living with HIV
- 60% are not sure if their medical records are being kept confidential
- 46% reported that their rights may have been abused in some way over the last year
- 45% of people living with HIV have challenged, confronted, or educated somone who was stigmatizing them.
- 31% have not had a consstructive conversation with a health care professional about their reproductive health, sexual relationships, drug-use, and emotional well-being. (more…)
Tags: AIDS, HIV, Living with Stigma, Living with Stigma Index, Northern Ireland, The HIV Support Centre, UK Results Living with HIV Stigma Index, UN AIDS
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Friday, November 27th, 2009
In the year that has seen two people a week diagnosed with HIV in Northern Ireland, the HIV Support Centre, the leading HIV/AIDS charity in the province, is holding three events in conjunction with Belfast City Council, Armagh City and District Council, and Derry City Council to mark World AIDS Day. (more…)
Tags: AIDS, Armagh, Armagh City & District Council, balloons, Belfast, Belfast City Council, Derry, Derry City Council, HIV, Londonderry, red ribbon, Springboard, Springboard Youth Group, World Aids Day
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at the Council Offices, Palace Demesne, Armagh.
Supported by Armagh City and District Council and the Southern Education and Library Board, a group of 14-16 year olds from the Spring Youth Project will present their learning and understanding of HIV having attended training provided by The HIV Support Centre. (more…)
Tags: AIDS, Armagh, Armagh City & District Council, HIV, Spring Youth Project, World Aids Day
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at The City Hotel, Derry.
In conjunction with Derry City Council and The Rainbow Project (Derry), the HIV Support Centre is running an event in the City Hotel, with attendees from different sectors of Northern Ireland life, including sports, churches, health, education, and local government to raise their awareness of HIV and the impact it has on their services. (more…)
Tags: AIDS, Derry, Derry City Council, HIV, Londonderry, The Rainbow Project, World Aids Day
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at The City Hall, Belfast.
The theme for 2009 is Universal Treatment and Human Rights and guest speakers will include Edith Shillue from Bryson House and Ann Hope, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner. (more…)
Tags: AIDS, Derry, Derry City Council, HIV, Londonderry, red ribbon, The Rainbow Project, World Aids Day
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HIV in the news
Rates of new HIV diagnoses amongst US gay men 44 times greater than those in other populations
HIV-positive boys have reduced bone density
Pressure growing on wealthy nations for clear signal on long-term funds for HIV
South Africa: Delayed drug registrations hard to swallow
Hospital admissions remain high amongst those with HIV
Viral load in early HIV infection predicted by that of transmitting partner
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