Stop-TB eCorrespondent: 11-17 November 2008

Posted by Bobby Ramakant (bobby)

The Stop-TB eCorrespondent provides a weekly snapshot of five major news pieces on TB control from around the world, TB and HIV news highlights from TB high-burdened countries in the past week and links to major news on TB and HIV in the coming week. This is Issue 28 (11-17 November 2008). Top five TB/HIV headlines in the past week: 1. G-20: Global leaders urged to continue aid during financial turmoil 2. 'Almost all Danish population wiped out every year' 3. Indigenous leaders call for action to reduce TB deaths 4. Community Voices: He shouldn't have died 5. National Partnership for TB care shaping up in India

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Online discussion to emphasize the role of people with HIV/TB

Posted by Bobby Ramakant (bobby)

To mark this year's World AIDS Day (1 December) and United Nations' Human Rights Day (10 December), the Stop-TB eForum is hosting an online focused discussion, from 20 November – 10 December 2008, to recognize the contribution of, and emphasize the role of, the TB/HIV affected communities. SPEAK-YOUR-WORLD and share your experiences and perspectives on the vital role people from the affected communities can play to improve TB/HIV responses on the ground.

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UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY: a need to remember children affected by HIV

Posted by Ian Hodgson (ijhodgson)

Today, 20th November 2008, is Universal Children’s Day, a day identified by the United Nations to set aside for ‘a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children’, and as ‘a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world’.

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Bought and sold on the border

Posted by godsway

Beer, batteries and sex – everything’s a commodity on the border. For many, the town of Oshikango on the Namibia-Angola border, is a way station. For those who grow up there, it’s a home with little in the way of things to do, places to go and future opportunities - making economics, boredom and alcohol a dangerous mix.

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Unwanted teenage Pregnancy

Posted by Penny

I am a 23 year old young lady leaving in Katutura. I am staying with my mother and my father passed away when I was 3 years. My mother has been working very hard just to take care of me. She would try her best to me happy and give me anything I ask for.

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Access to ARV

Posted by Alina

Mr Abiater 36 years of age, HIV positive and ARV treatment from Oshakati(Northern Namibia). He did not adhere to ARV medicine at the beginning of this month. He has left his hometown for the job at Walvis Bay. He was denied ARV medicine at Walvis Bay hospital as his treatment was at Oshakati hospital.

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Women living with HIV

Posted by magano

My name is Ndahafa, 28 years of age. Born and groomed in Windhoek. I’m a very discreet and proud young woman with dignity. I’m a very active, strong and socializing young person and creative with a bright future. I’ve stayed with my mom and what I’ve learned from her is what I’m willing to teach to the entire young woman my age.

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