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I'm Emmanuel Foundation set to Launch “A 10-Day HIV Awareness Campaign”
I'm Emmanuel Foundation in association with Kingcornraj Humanitarian Aid, will be launching A 10-day HIV Awareness Campaign, tagged: “HIV PREVENTION BEGINS WITH ME” to usher in the 2018 World AIDS Day.
HIV Prevention Begins with Me is a campaign that is designed to enlighten, and educate people most especially Key Populations and Young people about HIV and the need to prevent it's spread.
HIV Prevention Begins with Me is a campaign that is designed to enlighten, and educate people most especially Key Populations and Young people about HIV and the need to prevent it's spread. STUDY: The connection between Human Evolution and Hepatitis C virus
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Singaporean Doctor gets 2 years jail sentence for switching HIV-positive blood sample with his own
Ler Teck Sian, a Singaporean doctor who submitted his own blood sample in place of his HIV-positive boyfriend's, to help his boyfriend who is an American get an employment pass, has been sentenced to two years' jail.
In September, Ler was found guilty of helping Mikhy Farrera-Brochez deceive the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) into issuing him an employment pass in March 2008 and allowing him to keep the pass in November 2013 after red flags were raised about the Americana HIV status.
Ler was also found guilty of lying to a Ministry of Health (MOH) investigator in December 2013 and a police officer in January 2014, to cover up the truth when he was questioned about the second blood test.
Farrera-Brochez, 33, who was a polytechnic lecturer in Singapore, was sentenced to 28 months jail last year for offences including cheating, lying to a public servant, possessing drugs and using forged educational certificates.
He had moved to Singapore after meeting Ler online.
In March 2008, the American boyfriend took an HIV test at a Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association (SATA) clinic using a fake Bahamian passport. He tested positive.
The prosecution's case was that the pair knew that foreigners with HIV are not allowed to work here, and so hatched a plan to obtain an employment pass.
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Farrera-Brochez went to the clinic where Ler was working as a locum for a medical examination. However, the blood sample labelled with his name was actually from Ler. The sample tested negative and Farrera-Brochez was issued an employment pass.
Later, MOH determined that the positive result from the Sata clinic actually belonged to Farrera-Brochez and told MOM about this. In October 2013, MOM told Farrera-Brochez that his employment pass had to be cancelled, but he said he could prove he did not have HIV.
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Using the same ruse again, a sample of Ler's blood was submitted and MOM did not cancel the employment pass.
Both the MOH and the police investigated the matter.
Ler initially maintained to the police that the blood sample was Farrera-Brochez's.
But in two statements in May 2016, he confessed that he had substituted his blood for Farrera-Brochez's.
During his trial, Ler challenged the admissibility of these statements, claiming that he had given them under duress. His various allegations were rejected by Judge Tan.
Among other things, Ler said while he was being questioned, an officer burst into the room, flung medical records on the table and shouted at him to "stop playing games" and tell them what they wanted to hear. This was refuted by the relevant officers.
The judge said he found it hard to believe Ler, who flip-flopped in his testimony regarding the identity of the officer who was allegedly hostile towards him.
Source: The Straits Times/Asia News Network
HIV Prevention: Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
What is PEP?
PEP stands for “post-exposure prophylaxis.” The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or protect from an infection or disease. PEP involves taking HIV medicines within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected with HIV.
HIV Prevention: Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to reduce their risk of HIV infection.
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Hong Kong researchers discoverd for the first time, a man was infected with a strain of hepatitis E that was previously found only in rats.
Multi-million pound “golden eggs” created in Japan for treating cancer and hepatitis
Japanese scientists have created hens that can lay multi-million pound “golden eggs” containing an expensive protein used to treat serious diseases such as cancer and hepatitis.
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| Normal egg (left) and the Multi-million golden egg (right) |
Not less than 500 people in New Zealand could have HIV and not know it — AIDS Foundation
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is pleading for people to get regular HIV tests.
“I Am HIV Positive” — Josué Hernández
Josué E. Hernández is an HIV activist who currently lives in Orange County, California. His dedication to raising awareness and bringing the HIV/AIDS epidemic under control is demonstrated by currently working as the Director of Annual Giving at Radiant Health Centers, the largest service provider to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in the county.
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STUDY: HIV does not increase the risk of Acute Coronary Syndrome recurrence
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| Michael Silverberg, PhD, MPH |
With the success of antiretroviral therapy in extending the life span of individuals infected with HIV, their medical care is more often focused on non-AIDS-related morbidity, including cardiovascular disease, according to Michael Silverberg, PhD, MPH, Research Scientist at the Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, and colleagues.
"Although the excess risk of cardiovascular disease among HIV-infected patients has diminished in recent years in our study setting," Silverberg and colleagues indicate, "the impact of HIV infection on ACS prognosis remains unclear."
To ascertain whether HIV infection contributes to risk of ACS recurrence, the investigators conducted a retrospective cohort study at Kaiser Permanent Northern California of 226 HIV-infected persons and over 86,000 persons without HIV infection, hospitalized between 1996-2010 for ACS involving either ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-STEMI, or unstable angina.
The follow-up period extended for 3 years after the first hospitalization for ACS. In addition to recurrent ACS, subjects were compared for deaths from all causes, and their medical record data were analyzed for a variety of potentially contributing factors including smoking history, serum lipoproteins, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
"The major strength of the study was the ability to evaluate ACS recurrence in a large sample of persons with HIV and persons without HIV from the same health care system, thus ensuring that access to health care is similar between groups," Silverberg commented to MD Magazine ®.
The investigators report finding a similar incidence of ACS recurrence in both HIV-infected and uninfected groups overall, 15% and 16%, respectively. There was also no difference in risk between the groups by the cardiovascular event of STEMI, non-STEMI, or unstable angina.
After adjustment for demographic and cardiovascular risk factors, the risk remained similar, with overall Hazard Ratio (HR) of 1.08 (95% Confidence Interval [CI] 0.76-1.54). No difference in risk was found with HIV-infected individuals characterized by different levels of CD4 count. The investigators did note, however, that a history of smoking appeared to have greater influence in ACS recurrence in the HIV-infected individuals.
The analysis of all-cause mortality also did not differ overall between groups, but in age-stratified analysis, there was a statistically significantly higher all-cause mortality rate in HIV-infected individuals < 60 years of age and 60-64 years, and a numerically but not statistically significantly higher rate in those ≥65 years of age.
"It was encouraging to find no differences in ACS recurrence by HIV status, which is a testament to the focus on secondary prevention efforts in our health plan, regardless of HIV status," Silverberg said.
The study, Recurrence After Hospitalization for Acute Coronary Syndrome Among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected Individuals was carried out by: Michael Silverberg, PhD, MPH alongside his team of other professionals. And was first ublished in HIV Medicine.
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| Photo: South African kids born with HIV but are resistant to AIDS. Credit:TomoNews |
New rapid hepatitis C screening test launches in Metro Vancouver
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GONORRHEA: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention and Control
Overview
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that affects the reproductive health of sexually active persons. Gonorrhea occurs mostly among male and female; babies are also infected during childbirth if the mother is infected.
India records significant decrease in HIV infections — UN Reports
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Jewish Rabbi charges Orthodox Staff to be inclusive towards LGBT pupils
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| Photo: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis |
The school said the policy was "old news" and "has nothing to do homophobia or misogyny".
Malawi Defence Force set to ban the recruitment of HIV-postive personnels
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| Malawi Military Troupe |
HIV Prevention: How does PrEP work?
During the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam that took place last month, a team of researchers announced that, although their HIV-prevention trial isn't over yet, they know that the treatment is going to be a success. This isn't the first study of its kind to go extraordinarily well; a few years ago, a trial was stopped early because the treatment was obviously working.
AIDS Agency treats over 20,000 people with HIV in Enugu State, Nigeria
The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Uche Agu, told journalists in Enugu on Friday that the figure represented about 30 per cent of the people within the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of state.
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Keep the Promise to AIDS is a Video Campaign launched by the AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF) in Abuja on Monday.
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| Photo: Noble Prize Winner, Prof. Wole Soyinka /List.ng |
“HIV Does Define Me: There I've said it” – Bob Leahy
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| Bob Leahy. photo credit: POZ.com |
Bob Leahy, a long time survivor of HIV and an Activist has taken a greater leap in self empowerment as a HIV positive person.
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How to use a Female Condom
Recent studies show Young Women at Higher Risk of HIV
How to use a Male condom
How do I use a condom?
Roll the condom on when your penis is erect (hard), but BEFORE it touches your partner’s mouth or genital area (vulva, vagina, anus, buttocks, and upper thighs) — and wear it the whole time you’re having sex. This helps protect you from STDs that are transmitted through skin-to-skin touching. It also prevents contact with pre-ejaculate (pre-cum), which can have STD germs and may rarely contain sperm that can cause pregnancy.
1. Condoms last a long time, but you should always check the expiration date printed on the wrapper or box. Open condoms carefully so you don’t damage them — don’t use your teeth or scissors.

2. Make sure the condoms ready to roll on the right way: the rim should be on the outside so it looks like a little hat, and it will unroll easily. You can unroll it a little bit before putting it on to make sure it’s right-side out. If you accidentally put a condom on inside out, do NOT flip it around and reuse it — get a new one.

3. Pinch the tip of the condom and place it on the head of your penis. Leave a little bit of space at the top to collect semen (cum). If you’re uncircumcised, it might be more comfortable to pull your foreskin back before placing the condom on the tip of your penis and rolling it down.

4. Unroll the condom down the shaft of your penis all the way to the base.
You can put a few drops of water-based or silicone lubricant inside the tip of the condom before you roll it on. You can also add more lube to the outside of the condom after it's on your penis. (Water-based or silicone lube can make sex feel even better, and it helps stop condoms from breaking.)

5. Have sex!
6. After you ejaculate (cum), hold onto the rim of the condom and pull your penis out of your partner’s body. Do this BEFORE your penis goes soft, so the condom doesn’t get too loose and let semen out.

7. Carefully take off the condom away from your partner so you don’t accidentally spill semen (cum) on them. Throw the condom away in the garbage — don’t flush it down the toilet (it can clog pipes).
You can’t reuse condoms. Roll on a new condom every time you have vaginal, oral, or anal sex. You should also use a new condom if you switch from one kind of sex to another (like anal to vaginal).
Don’t worry if you lose your erection (your penis gets soft) while wearing a condom — this is super common. If this happens you should change condoms. Just take the condom off, and once your penis is hard again, roll on a new one.
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What are some tips for using condoms?
Taking good care of your condoms and using them correctly every single time you have sex is key.
Store your condoms in a cool, dry place away from any sharp objects and direct sunlight. Don’t keep them in your pocket, car, or bathroom for long periods of time (over 1 month), because excessive heat and moisture can damage condoms over time.
Always check the expiration date and make sure there aren’t holes in the packaging before opening your condom — you should be able to feel a little air bubble when you squeeze the wrapper. If a condom is torn, dry, stiff, or sticky, throw it away.
Since you have to use a new condom every time you have sex or get a new erection, it’s a good idea to keep a supply around. Have condoms nearby before things start heating up, so they’re easy to grab without interrupting the action.
Most condoms come pre-lubricated, but adding extra water-based or silicone lube can make condoms feel great and help keep them from breaking. Put a few drops on the head of your penis or inside the tip of your condom before you roll it on, and/or spread lube on the outside of the condom once you’re wearing it.
Don’t use anything that has oil in it with latex condoms, like petroleum jelly (Vaseline), lotion, baby oil, butter, or cooking oils. Oil damages latex condoms and may cause them to break.
It’s easy to make condoms fun and sexy — all it takes is a little creativity and a positive attitude! For many people, condoms are a natural part of foreplay. Having your partner roll on the condom, applying lube, and stimulating each other and saying sexy stuff while putting condoms on keeps things hot AND safe. Plus, knowing you’re protecting each other from pregnancy and/or STDs lets everyone relax and focus on feelin’ good.
Practice makes perfect, so it’s a good idea to get used to putting on condoms before you actually use one for sex. You can practice putting a condom on your own penis, or a banana, cucumber, or slim bottle — anything penis-shaped will do! Becoming a condom pro BEFORE you have sex makes it much easier to use them correctly when it really matters.
Lastly, it’s a good idea to use another form of birth control, like the pill, ring, shot, implant, or IUD, along with condoms. It can help prevent pregnancy in case you make a mistake or the condom breaks, giving you extra protection. If you have a condom mishap and you’re not on another birth control method, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) can help prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
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