Hadeer Hassan, Ahmed Balah: ”I used to see him sitting among his peers in an open circle, taking drugs while sharing one syringe. I advised him a lot, fearing for him, but he often beat me refusing any advice. I used to ask him to visit the doctor, but he kept refusing until the symptoms started. Then the doctor asked me to do the tests and the surprise came that I was HIV positive.
Ahmed Balah – 3 August 2010 The HIV/AIDS research chair of the King Abdulaziz University, Jedda is currently collaborating with the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in a research study on HIV/AIDS epidemiology among vulnerable groups.
Dr.Ghazi Bin Abdullatif Jamjoum wrote: Each year the world looks to the International AIDS Conference for news about new discoveries to help curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic which has so far killed 25 million and infected more than 70 million, of which 33 million are now living with HIV/AIDS. Despite the great and continuous progress in developing AIDS treatments, preventive measures are still very limited.
Vienna- 30 July 2010: A group of scientists have announced that a vaginal cream could reduce the risk of HIV transmission by half, according to a study conducted in South Africa.The study has been carried out by the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). The results were announced in the 18th International AIDS Conference, held in Vienna from 18 till 23 July 2010, and published in the American Science magazine.
The Djibouti’s Al Qarn’s newspaper highlights – in a recent coverage – HARPAS’ role in improving the capacities of civil society’s leadership in Djibouti, and supporting their national efforts to stop the spread of HIV disease. In a workshop that took place in the capitol (1-3 Feb. 2009), organized by Djibouti’s ministry of health in partnership with HARPAS, and attended by professionals from the media community (Local newspapers, radio, and TV), along with religious leaders, scientists, artists, students from Djibouti’s University, and PLWH as well ..(Read More)
Amal Allam; The Senior Radio Anchor in Egypt’s Sowt El Arab’s Radio Station, writes about the media’s role regarding HIV coverage, and shedding some light on the kind of suffering that PLWH go through in the Arab Societies, especially in a such stigmatizing and discriminating culture.She also pointed out – in a recent article – that media has to respond to HIV/AIDS, as there is no place in the world is immune to HIV infection any more, where Arab region alone is the home of more than a half million people living with HIV.
This movie “ Compassion in Action “ sheds the light on the Religious leaders’ initiative in the Arab States in response to HIV. It monitors the activities and the efforts in such area, necessary to mobilize as many leaders as possible for more proactive effective policies, and creating enabling environment for PLWH . Religious leaders are thought to be the most influential in changing the hatred in the current religious discourse, into a more positive and humane discourse, through their heavenly based messages.Compassion In Action: Film documentary
Cairo: The Seventh Day Newspaper has interviewed Dr. Khadija Moalla, Regional Coordinator of the UNDP HIV/AIDS Regional Programme in the Arab States. In the interview, she discussed how UNDP/HARPAS operates, and the strategies implemented in response to HIV/AIDS, covering the programme’s relationship with Arab governments, and how they are responding to HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Moalla also highlighted the right of people living with HIV/AIDS to access healthcare services and treatment, and the role that the civil society organisations could play in this regard. For full interview, click here
Cairo: On the occasion of the World AIDS Day, The Egyptian newspaper Daily News Egypt published an article about endeavours in Egypt for fighting the spread of HIV, and for abolishing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. The article featured interviews with experts in the field including Dr. Jeffrey O'Malley, HIV Group Director in UNDP. Dr. O'Malley stated that prevention is always better than cure, and that this is what Egypt should focus on, since prevalence of HIV is still low.
Hadeer Hassan, Ahmed Balah: ”I used to see him sitting among his peers in an open circle, taking drugs while sharing one syringe. I advised him a lot, fearing for him, but he often beat me refusing any advice. I used to ask him to visit the doctor, but he kept refusing until the symptoms started. Then the doctor asked me to do the tests and the surprise came that I was HIV positive.
Ahmed Balah – 3 August 2010 The HIV/AIDS research chair of the King Abdulaziz University, Jedda is currently collaborating with the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in a research study on HIV/AIDS epidemiology among vulnerable groups.
Dr.Ghazi Bin Abdullatif Jamjoum wrote: Each year the world looks to the International AIDS Conference for news about new discoveries to help curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic which has so far killed 25 million and infected more than 70 million, of which 33 million are now living with HIV/AIDS. Despite the great and continuous progress in developing AIDS treatments, preventive measures are still very limited.
Vienna- 30 July 2010: A group of scientists have announced that a vaginal cream could reduce the risk of HIV transmission by half, according to a study conducted in South Africa.The study has been carried out by the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). The results were announced in the 18th International AIDS Conference, held in Vienna from 18 till 23 July 2010, and published in the American Science magazine.
The Djibouti’s Al Qarn’s newspaper highlights – in a recent coverage – HARPAS’ role in improving the capacities of civil society’s leadership in Djibouti, and supporting their national efforts to stop the spread of HIV disease. In a workshop that took place in the capitol (1-3 Feb. 2009), organized by Djibouti’s ministry of health in partnership with HARPAS, and attended by professionals from the media community (Local newspapers, radio, and TV), along with religious leaders, scientists, artists, students from Djibouti’s University, and PLWH as well ..(
Amal Allam; The Senior Radio Anchor in Egypt’s Sowt El Arab’s Radio Station, writes about the media’s role regarding HIV coverage, and shedding some light on the kind of suffering that PLWH go through in the Arab Societies, especially in a such stigmatizing and discriminating culture.She also pointed out – in a recent article – that media has to respond to HIV/AIDS, as there is no place in the world is immune to HIV infection any more, where Arab region alone is the home of more than a half million people living with HIV.
This movie “ Compassion in Action “ sheds the light on the Religious leaders’ initiative in the Arab States in response to HIV. It monitors the activities and the efforts in such area, necessary to mobilize as many leaders as possible for more proactive effective policies, and creating enabling environment for PLWH . Religious leaders are thought to be the most influential in changing the hatred in the current religious discourse, into a more positive and humane discourse, through their heavenly based messages.Compassion In Action: 
Cairo: On the occasion of the World AIDS Day, The Egyptian newspaper Daily News Egypt published an article about endeavours in Egypt for fighting the spread of HIV, and for abolishing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. The article featured interviews with experts in the field including Dr. Jeffrey O'Malley, HIV Group Director in UNDP. Dr. O'Malley stated that prevention is always better than cure, and that this is what Egypt should focus on, since prevalence of HIV is still low.
