AIDS funding shortfalls seriously affecting treatment delivery
July 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Africa, Dignitas International, HIV/AIDS
May organizations are deeply concerned about the lack of funding or commitment from the industrialized world for health care around the world. The G8/G20 Summit in Toronto saw the richest nations on the planet pledge a mere $5 billion towards health issues for developing nations. Past pledges have been larger but delivering the funds promised have also fallen short of promises. Read more
World AIDS Day – Show Solidarity with the 33.4 million People Living with HIV
December 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Africa, Dignitas International
Today is World AIDS Day. Over 33 million people live with HIV around the world. Help Spread the word and join causes that are trying to control this by offering funding, care and education. Read more
Cheap HIV Drug Shipments to Rwanda No More
Critics say that if changes are not made to Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) legistation, cheaper AIDS medications leaving Canada on compassionate grounds to Rwandans will end. Read more
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Madonna Adoption Approved
Madonna was allowed to adopt Chifundo “Mercy” James last week. Word has it she has since moved the little girl to a luxurious hotel with her own nanny and nurse. Legal issues and setting up travel papers for Mercy are currently underway. Read more
Canada Closes Malawi Embassy
Canada is closing its embassy in Malawi. It has been suggested that Canada is now interested in providing aid to trade partners. Many are outraged at why this could occur so quietly without most Canadians realizing the shift in policy. How could the Canadian government leave without even an explanation. Read more
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Does Foreign Aid Do More Harm Than Good
“Be It Resolved: Foreign Aid Does More Harm Than Good” Munk debates took place in Toronto on June 1st. Read more
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Women Powerless Victims of HIV Pandemic
Women are powerless victims of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The ‘war on women’ is being conducted around the world (e.g. child brides, honour killings, sexual assaults and domestic violence).
Ugandan grandmothers participate in an act of solidarity © LADA, Uganda
Make Canadian Generic Drugs More Accessible for HIV/AIDS
Although it has been 5 years since Canada created the Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) over 5 years ago drugs are not getting to third world countries where they need to go. Read more
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