Global Cause
In this issue
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The looming threats of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a triple threat - a global health threat, a global security threat and a domestic economic threat.
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Know Your Status: tuberculosis is the leading cause of death in people living with HIV
This World AIDS Day, in full sync with the theme “Know your status”, I call on the TB and HIV communities together to ask people to KNOW YOUR HIV/ KNOW YOUR TB STATUS.
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“God help those who have this disease with no money” – Freddie Mercury
Rock icon, Freddie Mercury tragically died in 1991, from AIDS-related illness. At that time, AIDS was a stigmatised illness, and understanding was limited. People with the condition were often marginalised.
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Closing the gaps in sexual and reproductive health and rights globally
A new report urges the world to embrace a bold new agenda on sexual and reproductive health and rights so that fairness, equality — and ultimately better health — are available to all.
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We are off-track to end AIDS by 2030
We’re alarmingly off track to end AIDS by 2030 and must increase political commitment and funding to avoid a resurgence of the HIV epidemic, says Director of STOPAIDS.
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Victoria Beckham looks forward to an AIDS-free generation
Victoria Beckham continues to be a champion for people affected by HIV, especially women and children. Redcing stigma and discrimination and ensuring that people have access to testing, treatment and prevention services are her priorities.
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No time to waste in fighting neglected tropical diseases
Development professionals are urging governments and international organisations to use the knowledge and the tools they have at their disposal right now to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Could an end to Tuberculosis be in sight?
A new report calculates that we can prevent 10 million people from dying from tuberculosis if we invest in both fighting the disease and research and development, putting the world on the path to end tuberculosis (TB).
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Make sure you are regularly tested for HIV
The medical breakthroughs surrounding HIV have been hugely positive — but it's not a healthcare issue that's going away. Regular HIV testing is therefore essential.
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Why is hepatitis given so little attention worldwide?
Viral hepatitis is one of the most underestimated diseases on the planet. It is the eighth leading cause of death worldwide, with the same mortality rate as HIV/AIDS. Over 500 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or C.