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Sri Lanka 'to undergo people-oriented reform'

Sri Lanka's president has said that the country will undergo a "people-oriented devolution" to carry it into a peaceful future.

08/02/2010

Spotlight being turned from HIV and AIDS 'bad news for South Africa'

Declaring the tackling of HIV and AIDS as a completed task on their list of priorities is a dangerous thing for South African nations to do, it has been stated.

08/02/2010

Ugandans' hunger 'hinders the impact of HIV and AIDS medicines'

People suffering from malnourishment are less likely to be successfully treated for HIV and AIDS treatment than those who are well-fed, it has been discovered.

08/02/2010

Cambodian government urges media to help secure livelihoods

Media organisations should use local performers to promote skills in Cambodia, it has been claimed.

05/02/2010

Pakistan's efforts to curb HIV 'hindered by lack of resources'

The country has inadequate resources to effectively prevent the spread of HIV, it has been claimed.

05/02/2010

More criticism emerges for Uganda's anti-HIV bill

US lawmakers have introduced legislation that condemns Uganda's anti-HIV bill, which suggested the death penalty for those who repeatedly engage in same-sex relationships.

04/02/2010

HIV 'high among teens in Zimbabwe

HIV was found to be responsible for the conditions that caused almost 50 per cent of teenagers in two Zimbabwe hospitals to be admitted, one study has outlined.

03/02/2010

Rural stimulus initiative 'could help to secure livelihoods in China'

A stimulus plan designed to boost activity in rural markets could see Chinese residents benefit from house-building rebates, it has been suggested.

03/02/2010