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Human Rights Watch Urges Iran To Release Or Charge Two HIV/AIDS Advocates (Medical News Today)

23 Jul 2008

Human Rights Watch on Monday said that Iranian authorities have not disclosed why two physicians known for their work on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment were detained last month or where they are being held, BBC News reports.

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Wins HIV/Aids Award (AllAfrica.com)

23 Jul 2008

Standard Bank, which trades as Stanbic Bank in Uganda has been recognized for top international honours by the Global Business coalition for having the most comprehensive and workable HIV/AIDS work place programme in Africa.

South Africa: Tests on 'HIV Pill' to Stave Off Aids (AllAfrica.com)

23 Jul 2008

Scientists from the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation yesterday announced plans to launch an experiment to test whether men who are at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS can be protected with a pill.