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How millions of older people in Africa have HIV/AIDS

Older adults’ access to HIV-related services and information in Africa is limited and data suggests they have low levels of condom use. It’s time to address this and the broader HIV/AIDS epidemic, writes Joel Negin.

Needle syringe program a better investment than the stock market

A new study has found that every dollar spent on needle and syringe programs saved the states and the Commonwealth four dollars, writes Dr Alex Wodak.

Gorillas responsible for new HIV strain

A new strain of HIV has been identified and is thought to trace back to gorillas in Cameroon. A Cameroonian woman in Paris is the first person identified with the new strain.

Sekai Holland: ‘Mugabe not in control’

From 11 March this year, when we were tortured, the situation in Zimbabwe has steadily deteriorated. That doesn’t mean we should be optimistic or enthusiastic about Mugabe’s departure. But the day Mugabe dies you will see a different Zimbabwe emerge almost immediately, says Sekai Holland.