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Antiretroviral Treatment as Prevention: Evidence from Recent Studies
Preliminary results from a groundbreaking trial, HPTN 052, were released on May 12, 2011. The trial demonstrated that starting ART in HIV-infected individuals substantially protected their HIV-uninfected sexual partners from acquiring HIV infection, with a 96%...
Kenya Clinic Hands Grannies a Lifeline
The Mtito Andei grannies story is one of hope—a story of 15 grandmothers who care for their HIV-positive grandchildren following the death of their own children caused by HIV-related illnesses. The grandchildren are receiving HIV care at Mtito Andei Health Centre, one...
ART Literacy Campaign Launched in Tanzania
In March, ICAP’s office in Tanzania launched a new campaign to educate people living with HIV on the timely use of care and antiretroviral therapy services. The year-long campaign employs radio spots, posters, leaflets, and newspaper advertising to share its message...
From Congo to Central Asia: ICAP’s Work in New Regions
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of the first sub-Saharan African countries to recognize the HIV/AIDS epidemic, has between 400,000 and 500,000 people living with HIV, and recent USAID reports suggest that this number is growing. ICAP’s work in DRC was...
