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Asia: Breaking down legal barriers to HIV information access
While a number of Asian and Pacific countries are addressing legal barriers to accessing HIV information and treatment, there is still a gap between policy and implementation, say officials.
Rights group slam revived Uganda anti-gay bill
Gay rights activists on Wednesday condemned the reintroduction before Uganda's parliament of a bill that calls for the death penalty for certain homosexual acts and sparked an international outcry.
ILLINOIS: AIDS 'Life Skills' Intervention May Reduce HIV Risk
Dr. Robert Garofalo, of Children's Memorial Research Center, and colleagues have developed an intervention they hope will help close the gap in HIV prevention programs targeting young transgender women.
TENNESSEE: Mother Reaches Out to Others with HIV
The nonprofit W.O.M.E.N. supports women coping with HIV and other diseases by providing food, clothing, shelter, and additional services.
VIRGINIA: Majorities in Virginia Support Drug Tests for Welfare, Repeal of HPV Mandate
A slim majority of Virginians favor ending the state's requirement that sixth-grade girls be vaccinated against human papillomavirus, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey.
UGANDA: Uganda Government Distances Itself from Anti-Gay Bill
In a statement released Wednesday, Uganda's government said it does not support a reintroduced bill whose original version would have imposed the death penalty for certain homosexual acts.
GLOBAL: Surveillance of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance in the World: An Updated Analysis, 2007-2010
In order to present a global update on drug-resistant TB and explore trends in 1994-2010, the researchers analyzed data on drug resistance among new and previously treated TB patients, as reported by countries to the
CANADA: HIV-Positive People Should Always Tell Partner, Supreme Court Told
HIV treatment has not advanced enough that people with HIV/AIDS have no obligation to tell potential sex partners about their infection, the Supreme Court of
UNITED STATES: HIV Advocacy Organizations Launch Online Resource: HIVHealthReform.org
Informing people with HIV and their care providers about the federal Affordable Care Act is the goal of a new website, HIVHealthReform.org.
TENNESSEE: Planned Parenthood Sues Tennessee over Cuts to STD Program
Two Planned Parenthood groups are suing Tennessee for denying them grants to participate in CDC-funded HIV and syphilis prevention programs.
LOUISIANA: Foundation, Church Sponsor Community Health Event
"If You Care, Beware: Know Your Status" is the theme of a community health event being held from 10:30 a.m.
IOWA: Does Iowa Need an HPV Program? Senate Subcommittee Says Yes
A Senate Human Resources subcommittee has voted in favor of a measure that would allocate $250,000 for the state health department to launch a public awareness program about vaccination against human papillomavirus.



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