INEFFECTIVE MICROBICIDE TRIAL RESULT - A SETBACK FOR WOMEN

Submitted by clementine about 3 hours ago

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The results from the Microbicides Development Programmes trial of the microbicide gel PRO 2000 were announced in 2009. The trial data showed that PRO 2000 was not effective at reducing the risk of HIV infection. The trial, known as MDP 301, was conducted in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with over 9,300 women volunteering for the study. Read more...

The results from the Microbicides Development Programmes trial of the microbicide gel PRO 2000 were announced in 2009. The trial data showed that PRO 2000 was not effective at reducing the risk of HIV infection. The trial, known as MDP 301, was conducted in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with over 9,300 women volunteering for the study.

Keywords: HIV and AIDS microbicide prevention Sero-converted

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Uganda's Antiretroviral and AntiMalarial plant gets WHO prequalification

Submitted by sharifah about 5 hours ago

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Photo by Panther1619 The WHO report, which is accessible on the prequalification of medicines states that; Quality Chemical Industries Limited implements and maintains a quality assurance system as well as good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical products. Read more...

The WHO report, which is accessible on the prequalification of medicines states that; Quality Chemical Industries Limited implements and maintains a quality assurance system as well as good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical products.

Keywords: ACTS ARVs HIV/AIDS Ministry of Health Quality Chemical Industries Limited WHO

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Long distances to treatment centres a barrier to ART adherence in Uganda

Submitted by zakman about 7 hours ago

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Many of those enrolled on anti retroviral treatment in developing countries such as Uganda can not afford transport costs to their treatment centres which ,often times, are several kilometres away from their treatment centres. This is complicating treatment and increasing the likelihood of drug resistance.

For ARVs to be effective an adherence rate of about 98% is necessary. Transport cost are a leading cause of ARV drug regimen default and in some cases, even dropout from the ART treatment. Read more...

Many of those enrolled on anti retroviral treatment in developing countries such as Uganda can not afford transport costs to their treatment centres which ,often times, are several kilometres away from their treatment centres. This is complicating treatment and increasing the likelihood of drug resistance.For ARVs to be effective an adherence rate of about 98% is necessary. Transport cost are a leading cause of ARV drug regimen default and in some cases, even dropout from the ART treatment.

Keywords: ARVs health systems HIV physical access Robin Hood tax universal access

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Drug shortage has lead to the death of many Ugandans

Submitted by sanyu about 8 hours ago

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A shortage of drugs has led to the loss of many lives in Uganda. Many hospital are out of stock and HIV clients camnot acess the drugs. Read more...

A shortage of drugs has led to the loss of many lives in Uganda. Many hospital are out of stock and HIV clients camnot acess the drugs.

Keywords: antiretroviral drug shortage HIV/AIDS Robin Hood tax Uganda universal access

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HIV/AIDS increases as floods hit Uganda

Submitted by sanyu about 9 hours ago

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HIV is on the rise as floods in Uganda, especially the east and western parts of the country, have destroyed many buildings including health centres and hospitals. Read more...

HIV is on the rise as floods in Uganda, especially the east and western parts of the country, have destroyed many buildings including health centres and hospitals.

Keywords: AIDS drugs floods HIV landslide

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New maps guide African truckers to AIDS clinics

Submitted by Suleiman about 12 hours ago

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African trucking routes, long known as pathways for spreading HIV across borders, have been drawn in new maps that also direct drivers to clinics that treat AIDS, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Read more...

African trucking routes, long known as pathways for spreading HIV across borders, have been drawn in new maps that also direct drivers to clinics that treat AIDS, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Keywords: Access Africa HIV prevalence Sexual Services spread Trucks

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A call for access to treatment

Submitted by dianakobs about 1 day ago

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Worldwide, financial resources for addressing HIV/AIDS are few. This has increased in middle-income countries but a significant resource gap remains. A number of reasons are given as to why there is low access to treatment and a lack of adherence. Read more...

Worldwide, financial resources for addressing HIV/AIDS are few. This has increased in middle-income countries but a significant resource gap remains. A number of reasons are given as to why there is low access to treatment and a lack of adherence.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS Partners Uganda Robin Hood tax universal access vision

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INEFFECTIVE MICROBICIDE TRIAL RESULT - A SETBACK FOR WOMEN

Uganda's Antiretroviral and AntiMalarial plant gets WHO prequalification

Long distances to treatment centres a barrier to ART adherence in Uganda

Drug shortage has lead to the death of many Ugandans

HIV/AIDS increases as floods hit Uganda

New maps guide African truckers to AIDS clinics

A call for access to treatment

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