http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/hiv-aids Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091107/orphan-crisis-takes-center-stage-this-sunday/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091107/orphan-crisis-takes-center-stage-this-sunday/index.html Churches across the nation this Sunday will raise awareness of the world’s 143 million orphans as part of a concerted effort to promote adoption among believers in the pews. Jennifer Riley Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:47 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/christians-urged-to-speak-out-against-uganda-s-anti-gay-bill/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/christians-urged-to-speak-out-against-uganda-s-anti-gay-bill/index.html Thousands of Americans are expressing outrage over a new bill in Uganda that would heavily penalize those involved in homosexuality. Lillian Kwon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:19 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090925/church-is-cautiously-optimistic-over-hiv-breakthrough/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090925/church-is-cautiously-optimistic-over-hiv-breakthrough/index.html The U.S. military announced earlier in the week that a HIV vaccine had cut the infection rate by 30 per cent in a trial with 16,000 people in Thailand. Anne Thomas Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00:43 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090410/world-vision-int-l-appoints-new-head/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090410/world-vision-int-l-appoints-new-head/index.html World Vision International announced this week that Kevin Jenkins, managing director of a Canadian investment firm and vice chair of the board of World Vision Canada, has been appointed to as the organization's new president and chief executive officer. Elena Garcia Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:21:22 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090317/pope-to-address-justice-human-rights-in-africa/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090317/pope-to-address-justice-human-rights-in-africa/index.html Pope Benedict XVI is set to arrive in Africa Tuesday for his first visit to the continent since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church four years ago. The pope said he had the victims of hunger and injustice in his mind. Jennifer Gold Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:28:04 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090316/hiv-aids-rates-higher-in-d-c-than-west-africa/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090316/hiv-aids-rates-higher-in-d-c-than-west-africa/index.html A new report reveals "very depressing" news that every mode of transmission of HIV in Washington, D.C., has increased, and overall the HIV and AIDS rates in the nation’s capital are higher than some countries in Africa. Jennifer Riley Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:28:43 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090227/hiv-aids-report-exposes-myths-that-fuel-epidemic/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090227/hiv-aids-report-exposes-myths-that-fuel-epidemic/index.html A recent report on HIV/AIDS found that the global response to the epidemic is based on significant misconceptions that have resulted in policies that fail to meet the needs of millions of children and their families. Michelle A. Vu Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:45:05 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090224/hiv-positive-african-priest-awarded-2009-niwano-peace-prize/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090224/hiv-positive-african-priest-awarded-2009-niwano-peace-prize/index.html The first African clergy to publicly reveal that he is HIV-positive was awarded the 2009 Niwano Peace Prize, which is comparable to the Nobel Peace Prize for the religious community, the award committee announced Friday. Ethan Cole Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:30:47 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/aids-battle-burnishes-bush-s-legacy-in-africa/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090112/aids-battle-burnishes-bush-s-legacy-in-africa/index.html Like countless Africans, Mzolisa looks forward to Barack Obama becoming America's first black president Jan 20. But — like countless Africans — Mzolisa says she will always be grateful to Bush for his war on AIDS. Associated Press Writer Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:37:34 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081202/rick-warren-pays-tribute-to-bush-s-aids-feat/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081202/rick-warren-pays-tribute-to-bush-s-aids-feat/index.html President Bush was the center of attention and outpouring of accolades Monday as Dr. Rick Warren awarded him the first ''International Medal of PEACE'' on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day for his unprecedented contribution to the fight against the deadly disease. Michelle A. Vu Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:28:55 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081201/lutheran-bishops-agree-to-be-tested-for-hiv-aids/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081201/lutheran-bishops-agree-to-be-tested-for-hiv-aids/index.html Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently agreed to all be tested for HIV/AIDS at their upcoming Conference of Bishops in a denominational effort to raise awareness about the pandemic. Ethan Cole Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:45:16 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081201/faith-leaders-urge-global-solidarity-against-hiv/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20081201/faith-leaders-urge-global-solidarity-against-hiv/index.html Christian leaders, who are now more engaged in the HIV/AIDS battle than ever, are calling for solidarity in the fight against the global pandemic on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Ndungane urged faith leaders to help remove the stigma that AIDS is a punishment from God. Michelle A. Vu Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:20:39 EST