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World AIDS Day: Fighting HIV/AIDS in Kenya
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on December 1st, 2010
Today is World AIDS Day. In Kenya, where the IRC assists refugees and local communities, HIV/AIDS hasn't been acknowledged as a problem in rural areas such as Turkana. more »
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One man’s mission to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS
Posted by joanne.offer on February 15th, 2010
On World AIDS Day the IRC organized a large march of men, women and children through Lodwar Town in northwest Kenya to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. One of the marchers had a very personal story to tell, as Peter tested positive for HIV in 2007. more »
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The challenges of living with HIV/AIDS in northwestern Kenya
Posted by joanne.offer on January 19th, 2010
Elizabeth remembers the first day she went to be tested for HIV. “It was frightening and I walked up to the door of the testing center but I didn’t go in,” she admits. On the second day, Elizabeth managed to pluck up the courage to be tested and discovered she was positive. more »
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Life can be hard for mothers-to-be / Uganda
Posted by joanne.offer on August 14th, 2008
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'HIV/AIDS does not make you a monster'
Posted by The.IRC on May 15th, 2008
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Rose Wahome: We have to work together to prevent HIV
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on November 30th, 2007
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