Gilead Sciences 2021 HIV Age Positively Report
This report from Gilead Sciences reviews resources related to HIV and aging created by HIV Age Positively program grantees.
PrEP for Youth in Malawi
People aged 15-24 years old in Malawi are at particular risk of acquiring HIV. Early marriage and early sexual activity contribute greatly to high numbers of new HIV infections among those 15-24 years of age. In 2018, around a third of new HIV infections in Malawi occurred in this age bracket. Despite this, many youths […]
Transgender Health in Malawi
Content warning: This article discusses issues of sexual violence and discrimination against transgender people. After attending the Effi Barry Training Institute’s “Strategies to Support Positive Experiences for Transgender Populations” webinar, I was shocked to see how similar the experiences of trans people in the USA are to those of trans people in my home country […]
The Importance of Synchronicity for Remedying Health Inequities
By: Cory Utsey SYNChronicity 2021, the 8th Annual National Conference for HIV, HCV, STI, and LGBTQ Health, took place on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 and took aim at addressing a healthcare field that is out of sync. At SYNC 2021, our nation’s public health leaders, service providers, and community organizers spoke on the various […]
A Malawian Perspective on Aging and HIV/AIDS
By: Delroy White, HealthHIV Communications Fellow Although we live in an aging population, attention is far from focused on those 50 or older when it comes to HIV/AIDS in Malawi. I’ve recently found myself asking, “What happens to older people when most medical interventions are directed towards younger populations?” I am Delroy White, a 2021 […]
