Useful Websites
The Afro Community Support Organisation Northern Irelan, formed in July 2003 as an independent community-based organisation, works with the Afro community which is one of the largest Minority Ethnic Communities in Northern Ireland.
The African Health Policy Network (AHPN) is an umbrella organisation of mostly African-led community based organisations that enables Africans to speak with a collective and representative voice on matters of HIV and sexual health, with a mission to advance the health and well being of Africans living in the UK.
The African Eye Trust supports African Communities affected by HIV in the UK. They provide practical advice, education, support and financial assistance. You can get in touch or download their HIV treatment magazine via their website.
The aidsmap.com site has a vast amount of information and news about HIV, all contained in a searchable database. The site contains comprehensive material on HIV treatment and care, worldwide HIV organisations, and patient information.
AVERT are a UK based HIV and AIDS charity that operates internationally. Their site contains videos and plenty of photos, and well as a section detailing the history of HIV.
The Body is an American website that brings together HIV articles and newsletters from publications around the world. There is also a ‘recently diagnosed’ section and a forum where doctors answer questions about HIV.
Health Talk Online used to be known as DIPEx, and is a general health and illness website. The HIV section contains a video gallery of people affected by HIV talking about their experiences.
HIVInsite is a project run by the University of California. It aims to collect HIV information, knowledge, research and reports from around the globe. A lot of the content in HIVInsite is written from academic policy and scientific viewpoints, although there are resources for people affected by HIV.
International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS
ICW is a global network of HIV positive women with representatives throughout the world
Medscape is an HIV/AIDS resource for doctors and healthcare professionals, containing information on the latest developments in the treatment and prevention of HIV.
My Health Gen is a social networking site for people suffering from different illnesses and medical conditions. Members can use it to share their experiences with other sufferers.
NAMlife is a mini site run by aidsmap.com with a focus on supporting people living with HIV, and those who have been recently diagnosed.
The NAT website is dedicated to transforming the UK’s response to HIV. There is a news section, information and resources, and a section explaining their policies on various aspects of HIV and AIDS.
Positively UK is a national charity that aims to improve the quality of life of women and families affected by HIV. The website contains information on resources and help available, a helpline number, as well as news features, regular updates and links to other sites.
Is a UK wide organisation that lobbies for the rights of women living with HIV
T-Cell Chronicles is a collection of articles and essays written by people around the world who have been affected by HIV. The main aim of the site is to fight the stigma and social isolation that goes hand in hand with HIV/AIDS.
The THT website is run by the UK based charity, and contains information and resources about HIV. There is also an online counselling service and digital versions of all their publications.
The UNAIDS website is run by the UN, and provides a global perspective on the spread of HIV. There is information on UN programs and policy, as well as a knowledge centre containing scientific data.
Vive la Differénce is a site for gay or bisexual men who are in a relationship where one partner has HIV and the other hasn’t. It contains advice on sex, relationships and overcoming difficulties with people outside the relationship.
Created by the Terrence Higgins Trust, What Next? is a resource for gay men who have recently been diagnosed. It contains videos, blogs and information on how to carry on with life.

HIV in the news
Kenyan study shows people with HIV can provide safe, effective community management of ART
Imiquimod a good treatment for pre-cancerous anal lesions in men with HIV
People with HIV with higher CD4 counts should not miss seasonal flu jabs
Nevirapine toxicity in women predicted by liver function, not CD4 count, developing country study reports
Vitamin A supplements linked to high HIV levels in breast milk
Many HIV-positive gay men have post-traumatic stress disorder
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