South Africans with HIV miss out on the benefits of early treatment due to a fear of stigma: At least that’s the theory. But in the world’s first community-wide study of test and treat, performed in South Africa and published on Dec. 1 in The Lancet HIV, the intervention did not lower infection rates at all. The result of the five-year study ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africans with HIV miss out on the benefits of early treatment due to a fear of stigma
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Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment | The Conversation
Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment: ShutterstockThere have been great strides and many important victories in the fight against HIV. Scientific innovations and sustained investment have been the most important weapons in this ongoing battle. Nevertheless the epidemic retains a powerful grip – especially on people in … [Read more...] about Three decades on, stigma still stymies HIV prevention and treatment | The Conversation
How to increase access to cancer treatment in Kenya | The Conversation
How to increase access to cancer treatment in Kenya: Kenya needs to develop effective cancer testing and treatment options. Olivier Asselin/ReutersCancer is the third most common cause of death in Kenya, after infectious diseases and heart conditions and accounts for 7% of all deaths in the country. Due to the lack of a national registry, it’s estimated that there are between … [Read more...] about How to increase access to cancer treatment in Kenya | The Conversation
Malaria testing and treatment increases worker wellness — as well as effort | The Conversation
Malaria testing and treatment increases worker wellness -- as well as effort: Irrigated fields, like these in Nigeria, increase the risk of workers getting malaria. Arne Hoel / World BankDisease can have a major impact on our working lives. Take malaria. It affects 3.2 billon people around the world. Sub-Saharan Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global … [Read more...] about Malaria testing and treatment increases worker wellness — as well as effort | The Conversation
What can be done to improve treatment for PTSD after a loss | The Conversation
What can be done to improve treatment for PTSD after a loss: People who unexpectedly lose a loved should be identified early enough and appropriately counselled. Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters.The unexpected death of a loved one can cause severe distress to relatives. It can lead to mental complications including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A world mental health … [Read more...] about What can be done to improve treatment for PTSD after a loss | The Conversation
