Calvin College will present two events on AIDS in April. On Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Undercroft at Calvin, professor of political science Amy Patterson will speak as part of a ...
In a new documentary about Bob Geldof, the rock musician who organized the Live Aid concerts in 1985 and helped put together last year’s Live 8 event, he says that despite Africa’s deep-rooted poverty ...
You’ve probably never heard of Zackie Achmat. Not unless you’re a South African AIDS patient demanding your government’s help to stay alive, or a global pharmaceutical corporation looking to protect ...
Africa is producing some of the world’s most captivating documentaries, a genre that allows filmmakers to tell riveting stories that revisit the past while challenging the inequities of the present.
FOR MANY YEARS, THERE was an open secret in the battle against AIDS in Africa. A few of us knew about, and earnestly sought to publicize, crucial findings indicating the most effective approach to ...
The scope of winning entries reflects a snapshot of the remarkable work that has been coming out from the continent in the last decade, particularly within the documentary format. This year, African ...
(Reuters) - World leaders must not let the global financial crisis distract them from fighting HIV/AIDS, the United Nations' top AIDS official said on Tuesday. Following are some key details about ...
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday launched the Free to Shine Campaign, an initiative of the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD) to end new HIV and syphilis infections and ...
As the world will be celebrating World Aids day on December 1, it is prudent to review the fight on the scourge. Since the start of 21st century, HIV and Aids have increasingly been labelled an ...