Category Archives: HIV/AIDS

Zambia: Zambia in condom shortage-PPAZ

Story from the Lusaka Times Website

Condom ShortageThe Planned Parenthood Association has warned that there is a shortage of condoms in the country.

“……..Mr Mutuma revealed that on average, Zambia stocks between 100 and 120 million pieces of male condoms per year.He said this distribution is not adequate to cater for the needs of all sexually active male Zambians.” Read More

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Zambia: High Court orders Maureen Mwanawasa to pay back money given to her MMCI NGO

Story from the Lusaka Times Website
THE Lusaka High Court has ordered former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa and five others to pay back over K1.2 million they received through a non-governmental organisation the Zambia National AIDS Network (ZNAN) for HIV/AIDS-related activities which they have failed to account for. Read More

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Zambia: Sondashi shares his HIV/AIDS Formular during campaign rally

Story from the Zambia Intelligence News
SEVERAL Livingstone residents on Sunday jostled to taste the Sondashi Formula when FDA president Dr Ludwig Sondashi dispensed the supposedly HIV cure to his supporters during a campaign rally. Read More

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Zimbabwe: HIV Positive Men Raping Women With Albinism ‘To Get Cured’

Story from the Kitwe Times Website
According, to the Zimbabwe Albino Association (Zimas), some superstitious Zimbabwean men living with HIV are said to be raping women with albinism believing they will be cured of the virus.
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Zambia: I have lived with HIV for 31 years

Story from the Lusaka Times Website

My name is Ntimbwe.M.Mpamba. I’m 31 years old and I have been HIV positive for 31 years. This simply means I was born with HIV and I have been living with HIV for 31 years. Read more: http://www.lusakatimes.com/2014/06/09/ntimbwe-mpamba-reshaping-hivaids/

Zambia: Pregnant women entitled to refuse HIV test

Story from the Post WebsitePREGNANCY

PREGNANT women in Lusaka have expressed concern over the manner they are being forced to take HIV tests before they can access antenatal services. Read More

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Marijuana May Halt HIV Spread

Story from the Tumfweko WebsiteMarijuana May Halt HIV Spread

A new study has shown that chronic intake of THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, can protect critical immune tissue in the gut from the damaging effects of HIV infection. Click here for the Full Story

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Switzerland: Zurich introduces ‘drive-in’ sex facility for sex workers

Zurich introduces ‘drive-in’ sex facility for sex workers
A social workers explain to Zurich residents how things work at the compound

Story from the Zed Chronicle Website

New regulations for sex workers are coming into force in Zurich this week, designed to provide some safety to women who work in the sex trade, and to bring a measure of peace to the city centre, the city authorities say. Click here for the Full Story

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Zambia/USA: Bush hails Zambia’s commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS

bushStory from the Lusaka times Website

Former United States President George W. Bush has praised the Zambian government for its commitment in the fight HIV/AIDS. Click here for the Full Story

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Zambia: Spiritual Healers Stopping People From Taking ARVs in Kalomo

anti-retro viral drug, Truvada.Story from the Tumfweko Website

SPIRITUAL and traditional healers are reported to have invaded Zimba and Kalomo districts of southern province discouraging People living with HIV from taking Antiretroviral drugs and instead quarantine them in camps for either taking salt water and herbs alongside prayers for them to be healed. Click here for the Full Story

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Zambia: Misunderstandings with Donors and overdepence on them is Cause Of ARVs Shortage – Dr. Canicius Banda

anti-retro viral drug, Truvada.Story from the Zed Chronicle

United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President says Zambia needs to grow the economy if it were to stop depending on donor countries for the supply of Anti-Retroviral (ARVs) drugs. Click here for the Full Story

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Zambia: Zambia Facing Shortage of ARV’S

anti-retro viral drug, Truvada.Story from the Zambia Reports Website

The Network of Anti Retroviral Users of Zambia is perturbed at the current shortage and rationing of the life-prolonging drugs used for treatment of HIV-positive citizens.  However these complaints have thus far been dismissed by government officials. Click here for the Full Story

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