AIDS patients to be given BPL ration cards says Collector Khosa ‘More funds for providing food, medical assistance to HIV positive persons’ The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022
The visa hurdle: Why conference applicants from the global south can't always clear it Global health meetings are often held in the West — and that's an obstacle for scientists, doctors and advocates from lower resource countries. Which means their voices aren't being heard. WEKU · Jul 13, 2022
Six ways to improve HIV prevention pill uptake among young women in Zimbabwe Adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa have a very high risk of acquiring HIV. The latest global AIDS update report suggests that a staggering six out of seven new infections among 15-19-year-olds in sub-Saharan Africa are among girls. The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022
As monkeypox spreads in California, LGBTQ community demands urgent action LOS ANGELES — Community health and LGBTQ rights leaders in California are demanding a much more aggressive response to monkeypox from government and health agencies, saying shortages of vaccines and limited public outreach are exacerbating the outbreaks. Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2022
Vaccine and testing delays for monkeypox echo failures in early COVID response Andy Stone is one of the lucky ones. The New York City resident saw a tweet from a local AIDS activist saying that monkeypox vaccines would be available that day at a clinic in Manhattan. Stone, 35, and his husband booked appointments online right away and got their shots last… Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2022
Danny Roberts is HIV-positive. So why did 'The Real World' leave that out? When Danny Roberts decided to return to reality TV after two decades to film "The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans," he made it clear to producers he wanted to share his experiences as a person living with HIV. Los Angeles Times · Jul 6, 2022
Take pledge to be impartial custodian of Constitution, Sinha dares Murmu ‘I vow to restrain Union government if it aids and abets outrageously undemocratic practices’ The Hindu · Jul 3, 2022
'Terrence Higgins saved countless lives with HIV charity but I'm protective of him' Martyn Butler shares his memories of Terrence Higgins, who he last saw in a hospital bed in 1982 before he became the first named person to pass away from an AIDS-related illness in the UK Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022
Wheelchairs, artificial limbs distributed More than 3 lakh mobility aids distributed by NGO in 37 years The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022
Wetherspoons staff 'accuse deaf woman of being drunk' because she 'talks too loudly' Sally Arathoon, 47, was visiting the Wheatsheaf Wetherspoon with her family following a funeral when she was accused of being too drunk and refused a second alcoholic drink Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022
Wetherspoons staff 'accused' deaf mum of being drunk and 'refused' to serve her Sally Arathoon suffers from a rare condition which affects her hearing and speech Liverpool Echo · Jun 30, 2022
Best podcasts of the week: Sam Smith charts 40 years of progress on HIV and Aids In this week’s newsletter: The singer reflects on the legacy of Terrence Higgins and life-changing advances in treatment in A Positive Life. Plus: five of the best TV show companion podcasts The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Coinbase Provides Crypto Geo Tracking Data To Homeland Security's ICE: Report Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is reportedly selling the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data that aids in tracing cryptocurrency transactions. Benzinga · Jun 30, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022 June design news: edible sticky tape and celebrating Virgil Abloh Tackling disintegrating sandwiches, the best new design shop, and a retrospective of a seminal art collective
Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2022 RuPaul's Drag Race star Charity Kase opens up about living with HIV Harry Whitfield, better known by his stage name Charity Kase, has spoken out about what it's like to live with HIV and the misconceptions that many people have
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 Aids: The Unheard Tapes review – tragedy and joy from voices no longer with us This powerful documentary, based on recordings made by those caught in the first wave of HIV, is remarkable in its celebration of a hedonistic lifestyle shaped in part by a homophobic society
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2022 With the right approach, we can end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Illinois The Getting to Zero plan invests $10 million to address to end HIV transmission in the coming years. We must address the drivers of HIV: housing and employment insecurity, the impact of HIV-related stigma, and systemic racism.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Why captions are suddenly everywhere and how they got there People with hearing loss have long adopted technology to navigate the world, especially since hearing aids are expensive and inaccessible to many
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 TV tonight: Westworld returns and the bodies mount up A swarm of flies promises more horror in the return of the mind-boggling sci-fi show. Plus: previously unheard audio tapes tell the story of the Aids crisis. Here’s what to watch this evening
Inverse · Jun 26, 2022 40 years ago, 'The Thing' set a new standard for sci-fi thrillers — and accidentally inspired a modern movie trend 'The Thing' is a lasting reminder that often the greatest commentary bleeds into cinema on a subconscious basis.
The Times of India · Jun 24, 2022 Kolkata: Saellitete phone saves 7 who lost way on Mount Deo Tibba KOLKATA: A satellite phone saved the lives of seven veteran mountaineers, helping them navigate and communicate through its messaging service. Seven climbers from Bengal, who had reached Mount Deo Tibba summit on June 17, could climb down safely by using aids provided by the satellite phone.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 22, 2022 Dying of AIDS was like ‘disappearing from the universe.’ A new project helps Philly remember PHILADELPHIA -- On June 25, a memorial procession will make its way through the streets of Philadelphia’s Washington Square West. There will be funeral urns carried aloft, shrouds, ceremonial robes, and music.
The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022 Yoga could manage chronic kidney diseases, says expert In Sanskrit, yoga means 'to unite' and describes a way to live a healthy life. Yoga was developed as a spiritual practice thousands of years ago. Today, most westerners do yoga for exercise or to reduce stress. On the occasion of World Yoga Day, celebrated every year on June 21st,…
Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022 Activist raised eyebrows at White House but also awareness of illness affect gay community SACRAMENTO, Calif. — George Raya had a seat at the table of the historic 1977 White House meeting of the National Gay Task Force, the first time a president invited LGBTQ advocates to discuss the issues their community faced. The then-27-year-old came with an issue in mind: hepatitis.