HIV bukan hukum mati

HIV bukan hukum mati

PURATA kerajaan membelanjakan hampir RM70 juta setahun untuk membiayai kos rawatan HIV dan AIDS sejak penyakit itu menjadi endemik di Malaysia 30 tahun lalu. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

On 30th anniversary, Malaysian AIDS Foundation raises RM1.8m at Red Ribbon Gala for HIV treatment efforts 

On 30th anniversary, Malaysian AIDS Foundation raises RM1.8m at Red Ribbon Gala for HIV treatment efforts 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) has raised RM1.8 million fund at its Red Ribbon Gala 2023 yesterday to continue its effort in eradicating HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. The gala was in conjunction with MAF’s 30th anniversary and World AIDS Day. Last year, it raised 2.55 million for its ongoing HIV treatment … Read more

For a sustainable HIV response, let communities lead — Patricia Ongpin

For a sustainable HIV response, let communities lead — Patricia Ongpin

DECEMBER 1 — Communities are the drivers of progress in the AIDS response. They connect people to public health services, build trust, innovate, monitor the implementation of policies and services and hold service providers accountable. Letting communities lead builds healthier and stronger societies. However, communities are not fully leveraged for their expertise and leadership. Community-led … Read more

Taking care of your teeth is even more important when living with HIV — Jazli Aziz

Taking care of your teeth is even more important when living with HIV — Jazli Aziz

DECEMBER 1 — Since the 1st of December 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed around the globe to raise awareness about the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. In “The Global AIDS Monitoring Report 2022” published by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, it was estimated that almost … Read more

Is Malaysia’s premarital HIV testing doing the right thing? — Rafeah Saidon

Is Malaysia’s premarital HIV testing doing the right thing? — Rafeah Saidon

DECEMBER 1 — Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost? Malaysia is among the many countries that have enacted national laws and policies mandating premarital HIV testing. Johor, in southern peninsular Malaysia, was the first state to introduce premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples in 2001. By … Read more

Suami digalak poligami bendung jangkitan HIV

Suami digalak poligami bendung jangkitan HIV

JAKARTA: Amalan berpoligami dilihat sebagai penyelesaian terbaik bagi membendung masalah jangkitan HIV dalam kalangan masyarakat.  Perkara itu disuarakan oleh Timbalan Gabenor Jawa Barat, Uu Ruzahul Ulum kerana perkahwinan dan poligami dapat menjauhkan diri daripada zina.  Katanya, perzinaan jelas membawa banyak keburukan seperti menyebarkan penyakit berjangkit HIV dan AIDS.  “Sekarang, jangkitan HIV sudah tular di Bandung. … Read more