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Women and Medical Male Circumcision: Where’s the Link?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin Julia Ross
http://blog.aidsalliance.org/wp-content/themes/aids_alliance_2012

To mark International Women’s Day Julia Ross looks at why it is important for women to be involved in medical male circumcision programmes. Continue reading  >

Story-telling special: prevention services for adolescents with HIV

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin Julia Ross
http://blog.aidsalliance.org/wp-content/themes/aids_alliance_2012

This story came out of the Evidence for Action (EFA) research consortium (on HIV treatment and care systems) workshop that took place in Entebbe, Uganda from 29 November to 3 December. The workshop aimed to build the capacity of EFA partners to communicate research findings effectively. Continue reading  >

Male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission

Posted on September 6, 2010 by admin Julia Ross
http://blog.aidsalliance.org/wp-content/themes/aids_alliance_2012

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) impacts on both MDG 6 (combat HIV/AIDS) and MDG 4 and 5 (child mortality and maternal health) – a reminder that the MDGs cannot be achieved in isolation. . . Male partners can influence women’s uptake of HIV testing and antenatal services. Continue reading  >