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Disabled children in Somaliland must come first

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun17 10
Disabled children in Somaliland must come first
HARGESIA - Children with disabilities in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are a forgotten lot, often not factored into ...
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Cash to fill the food gap?

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun15 10
Cash to fill the food gap?
DAKAR - Logistical and funding constraints could cause shortages in the food aid pipeline from July onward, hampering distributions ...
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Vitamin A handouts boost polio vaccine acceptance

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun14 10
Vitamin A handouts boost polio vaccine acceptance
MAIDUGURI - Campaigns to distribute Vitamin A supplements to reduce high rates of child mortality and morbidity in northern ...
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World Cup HIV prevention plans fall short

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun11 10
World Cup HIV prevention plans fall short
The excitement over the FIFA World Cup is not just about football, it's also about the party. Large quantities ...
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Drug resistance, alcohol and money

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun11 10
Drug resistance, alcohol and money
A complex mix of issues drives drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) patients to default on medication, not least of which are ...
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Testing an ARV-containing vaginal ring

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun11 10
Testing an ARV-containing vaginal ring
Researchers have begun a clinical trial to test the safety and acceptability of a vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral ...
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You find out very quickly who your friends are

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun11 10
You find out very quickly who your friends are
In Somalia's conservative Muslim society it is extremely rare for someone living with HIV to speak out about their ...
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Straight Talk with FIFA’s Social Responsibility Head

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun11 10
Straight Talk with FIFA’s Social Responsibility Head
South African AIDS organisations have issued a statement lambasting FIFA, the world soccer body, for ignoring their requests to ...
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HIV carries moral stigma

by IRIN | 0 » | Jun4 10
HIV carries moral stigma
Many Kenyans see HIV as a punishment for immoral behaviour, which tends to perpetuate stigma against people infected with ...
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What made me really mad was the failure to diagnose my TB in good time

by IRIN | 1 » | Jun4 10
What made me really mad was the failure to diagnose my TB in good time
Musa "Queen" Njoko is a well-known South African gospel singer and motivational speaker, running her own successful business. She ...
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