Articles written by Bethina Abrahams

The stereotype of promiscuous Africans continues to rear its head and undermine constructive solutions to the AIDS pandemic.

Nov 19, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

A review of Gwen Haworth's documentary "She's a Boy I Knew"

Oct 14, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Merck has stopped clinical trials for an HIV vaccine that initially carried so much promise.

Oct 4, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

With a growing amount of money earmarked for AIDS, perhaps the focus needs to be broadened to encompass health care in general.

Sep 18, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Proper nutrition holds a central role in the treatment of people with AIDS.

Jul 23, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

HIV-Associated Wasting Syndrome, common in AIDS sufferers, can worsen symptoms and impair health.

Jul 22, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Compensation to the families of children infected with HIV may mean six convicted health professionals escape the death penalty.

Jul 16, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

A short overview of how tests detect HIV antibodies.

Jul 2, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

The CDC and AIDS.gov promote routine HIV-testing.

Jul 2, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

New research points to circumcision as a preventative tool against HIV.

Jun 15, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

The root of Africa's brain drain, surprisingly, lies in the international community.

May 29, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Abbott Laboratories plays hardball with Thai government over antiretroviral drug .

Apr 22, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.

Apr 21, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Celebrity involvement in humanitarian affairs comes with its drawbacks, which can ultimately be a step backwards in the struggle to curb AIDS.

Apr 5, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.

Mar 28, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

South Africa aims to cut new HIV infections by 50% by the year 2011.

Mar 18, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

A look at Stephen Lewis and Meena Seshu.

Mar 17, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

A short list of activists making a difference in curbing the spread of AIDS.

Mar 10, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Ill-conceived policies of the World Bank and the IMF have had devastating consequences for the people of Africa.

Feb 16, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

An introduction to the biology of HIV.

Jan 9, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Thailand has recently issued a compulsory license to produce the generic version of efavirenz.

Dec 10, 2006 - Bethina Abrahams

A brief overview of the difference between brand name and generic pharmaceuticals.

Nov 6, 2006 - Bethina Abrahams

A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne

Sep 19, 2006 - Bethina Abrahams

In the early 1990's Dr. Peter shared with CBC viewers his continuing struggle with AIDS.

Aug 12, 2006 - Bethina Abrahams

In the ongoing discussion of the AIDS pandemic in Africa, the role of culture is almost always, without fail, mentioned.

Jul 6, 2006 - Bethina Abrahams