Five Things you Should know about the HIV Epidemic

Five Things you Should know about the HIV Epidemic

By Nomathemba Chandiwana, THE CONVERSATION  It is 40 years since Aids was first identified. Major strides have been made since the spread of the virus reached epidemic proportions in 1995 when 3.3 million people were infected with HIV and just under one million  people died. New HIV infections have reduced by 60% since the peak in 1995 and deaths are […]

PAHO Director Urges Respect and Protection of Rights for International Day of People of African Descent

PAHO Director Urges Respect and Protection of Rights for International Day of People of African Descent

By: Pan American Health Organization | Editorial Credit: Bricolage/ shutterstock.com  People of African descent are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty and often face limited access to health services. Washington, DC, August 30, 2024 (PAHO) — In commemoration of the International Day of People of African Descent, which takes place on August 31, […]