| KENYA: Discordance strains commitment |
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NAIROBI، 13/2/2012 (PlusNews) - When they first got married six years ago, Mary and William Simiyu were a typical newly-wed couple - full of love and hope about their future together. Three years into their marriage Mary fell sick and they reluctantly agreed to get tested for HIV. Her result was HIV positive but her husband’s wasn’t. Suddenly, they had become discordant. full report |
| SWAZILAND: Reaching out to gays for the first time |
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MBABANE، 14/2/2012 (PlusNews) - If caught, any Swazi engaged in a same-sex relationship will be arrested and jailed. But public health officials are using Valentine's Day to urge gays to trust promises of confidentiality and test for HIV. full report |
| HIV/AIDS: Tips for making HIV discordancy work |
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JOHANNESBURG، 14/2/2012 (PlusNews) - No one said love was easy. This Valentine's Day, IRIN/PlusNews brings you tips for making love and HIV work, from a couple who've been there, done that and stayed together. full report |
| HIV/AIDS: You, me and HIV |
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JOHANNESBURG، 14/2/2012 (PlusNews) - Rising HIV prevalence rates around the world have changed how we date and how we love, at least in theory. The sexual history discussion comes up earlier in dating, and HIV testing as a couple is just a step below becoming "official". Then comes figuring out how to navigate love and also HIV. full report |
| HIV/AIDS: WHO clarifies guidance on hormonal contraception and HIV |
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JOHANNESBURG، 17/2/2012 (PlusNews) - Four months after a study suggested women on hormonal contraception may be at an increased HIV risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed the birth control method's safety, but strongly recommends that women on progesterone-only injections, like Depo-Provera, also use condoms to prevent HIV infection. full report |