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The Woman Entrepreneur Taking the Taboo out of HIV Testing in Nigeria

Amy Fallon

November 30, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Nigeria is the site of world's second largest HIV epidemic, yet many people don't get tested for fear of being stigmatized. 'Slide Safe' delivers HIV testing packages to the homes, offices etc of consumers in anonymous, colourful packages so that people can be tested without anyone knowing.

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At pop-up eatery in Canada, HIV education is on the menu

Marco Werman

November 10, 2017 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

While great strides have been made, ignorance and misinformation around how HIV is contracted remains to this day. In order to dispell some ignorant ideas, a Toronto hospital that focuses on HIV care created a pop-up restaurant with food prepared by HIV-positive cooks.

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How AI Is Slowing the Spread of STIs

Amitha Kalaichandran

October 26, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Disseminating correct HIV information to the public can be difficult but an HIV prevention program for the homeless has used artificial intelligence to select 'influencers' who are more likely to spread information. These individuals help to extend information through their social networks, resulting in more and accurate information reaching the public.

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Atlantic City's Tourism District Has A Needle Problem. It Can Be Fixed.

Elinor Comlay

September 27, 2017 |

Route 40 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlantic City, New Jersey

A needle exchange in Atlantic city has resulted in used needles visibly strewn around the surrounding area, which is also a popular area with tourists. The government as well as locals aren't happy with the the needle hazard which has resulted in solutions such as a program to incentivize users to return needles, drop boxes around the city for needles, and moving the needle exchanges outside the tourist area.

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In Africa, a Glimpse of Hope for Beating H.I.V.

Tina Rosenberg

September 19, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe

While Zimbabwe struggles with a dictatorship and an economic crisis, it has made strides towards achieving ambitious goals related to HIV/AIDS. This has been done through government investment in AIDS programs, intense outreach to youth and use of HIV positive teens as outreach workers, and the use of mobile testing sites.

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Injections and Implants Could Revolutionize HIV Prevention for Women

Sophie Cousins

July 26, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

Injections and implants preventing HIV could be an important breakthrough especially for individuals who can not travel regularly to a health clinic, have trouble remembering to take a pill, or who want to secretly protect themselves.

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Philadelphia FIGHT provides recovery treatment for HIV/AIDS populations

Marianna Sann

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia FIGHT is a government-funded health care provider that has a program specifically for people who are HIV/AIDS positive and are also recovering addicts. It is an intensive 9 to 12-month outpatient program where participants engage in 10 hours of therapy every week as well as job training and life and budgeting skills.

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Can This Ring Protect Women from HIV?

Dinsa Sachan

April 17, 2017 |

Bright Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda

In Africa, millions of people suffer from HIV and the majority of them are women. The dapivirine ring decreases the risk for women to receive HIV. The ring is in the piloting phase but early results show that it reduces the of contracting HIV by up to 75%.

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As the U.S. Wrests Greater Control Over HIV, What's the Key to Success?

Benjamin Ryan

April 05, 2017 |

POZ Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

As HIV rates rise, various states within the United States are working to address underlying issues that contribute to this increase by improving surveillance methods. Based on the premise that better record-keeping will lead to better solutions, some cities are already seeing success in reducing rates because they’re better able to target specific populations and communities.

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Injecting Drugs, Under a Watchful Eye

Tina Rosenberg

January 18, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

America is facing an epidemic of overdose deaths from opioids. Giving users a supervised place and clean needles increases use of treatment and saves lives, though it is a controversial response.

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