Kolkata to host global conference of sex workers
July 20th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) With US imposing travel restrictions on overseas sex workers from attending the International AIDS Conference in Washington from Sunday, a week-long meet is being held here ... Read more...
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NGO to campaign against discrimination to HIV students
February 16th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Following reports of a Tamil Nadu-based school discriminating against a 12-year-old student after he was found HIV-positive, an NGO Wednesday announced to launch a nationwide ... Read more...
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Ethiopia gay meet creates buzz on Facebook
December 3rd, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dec 3 (IANS) A controversial gay conference, which began here in the Ethiopian capital despite an uproar from the public and religious leaders, has generated a ... Read more...
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Bruni praises Pope over condoms comment to mark World AIDS Day
December 2nd, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): French First Lady Carla Bruni lauded Pope Benedict XVI on World AIDS Day after the pontiff said the use of condoms could be justified to prevent the dreadful ... Read more...
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World AIDS Day Shows A New Light Of Hope
December 2nd, 2010 - 2:56 am ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today is World AIDS Day. Being one of the most recognized international health days, several organizations are making an extra effort today to spread awareness about ... Read more...
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Obama yells back at hecklers in Connecticut
October 31st, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Connecticut (US), Oct. 31 (ANI): A famously cool President Barack Obama lost his temper in Connecticut Saturday after hecklers interrupted his speech at a rally.According to the Daily Mail, astonished attendees ... Read more...
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Spread love, not infection…
July 19th, 2009 - 8:35 pm ICT by admin
By Alka Pande, CNS
"Say Yes to Condom – No to HIV"
"A Rupee saves a life"
"Stay Negative Love Condom"
"Love yourself, Love your partner, Love Condom"
With these catchy slogans, a health organisation distributed condoms ... Read more...
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Scientists enlist HIV mutations vital to tracking AIDS epidemic
March 6th, 2009 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 6 (ANI): Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have compiled a list of 93 common mutations of the AIDS virus, which are associated with drug resistance.
The researchers, ... Read more...
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AIDS vaccine made in India found safe in Phase I trial
August 17th, 2008 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): The successful completion of phase-1 of clinical trials of the AIDS vaccine developed in India has indicated that it had acceptable levels of safety and was well ... Read more...
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Indigenously developed AIDS vaccine found safe
August 16th, 2008 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) The successful completion of phase-1 of clinical trials of the ASIDS vaccine developed here has indicated that it had acceptable levels of safety and was well tolerated, say ... Read more...
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In Mexico City, Ramadoss champions gay rights
August 8th, 2008 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Favouring the rights of homosexuals, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has sought the removal of provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that classifies sex between two men ... Read more...
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Host of activities to mark Global AIDS action week
May 17th, 2008 - 6:37 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Demanding stronger response and accountability towards HIV/AIDS patients, activists, NGOs and the patients themselves will come together in 30 countries, including India, to observe the Global AIDS ... Read more...
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Brangelina donated more than $8m to charity in 2006
March 22nd, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Mar 22 (ANI): Hollywoods power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt doled out more than 8 million dollars in charity and donations in 2006, according to tax records.Fox News reported ... Read more...
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Anti-AIDS crusaders conferred first Mother Teresa awards in Delhi
February 26th, 2008 - 8:14 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb.26 (ANI): The first Mother Teresa International Humanitarian Awards were presented at New Delhi's Taj Mahal Hotel on Tuesday.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Catholic Bishops' ... Read more...
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