Guardian Christmas appeal 2005
Carrying the fight against Aids
Much has been achieved by taking treatment into communities, writes MSF's Susan Sandars, but much remains to be done.
'They saw I had HIV and they didn't bother'
Elizabeth Alebofu lived for four years with undiagnosed TB after doctors sent her away with some vitamin supplements.
MSF's African HIV/Aids projects
The progress of efforts to prevent spread of the virus and to help those living with it.
Progress - but obstacles remain
MSF's projects in sub-Saharan Africa
Fighting ignorance and prejudice
'We need to ensure quality of care does not suffer'
Aids orphans: 'Nobody's child but everybody's children'
'There's a desperate need for suitable drugs'
'The girls ask for empowerment'
'People with HIV can lead healthy, positive lives'
Neutrality helps vital Aids work
'He thought sex with a virgin would cure him'
'Many people don't think a woman can be raped'
'The follow-up is difficult'
'People can live positive, healthy lives'
In December 2005, Jeevan Vasagar visited the MSF HIV/Aids project in the Busia region of Kenya. Three months on, the level of stigma surrounding Aids is slowly fading.
Information, education and communication are all important
Last year, John Vidal visited the MSF HIV/Aids project in the Nchelenge district in northeast Zambia. Three months on, 480 patients are now receiving antiretroviral drugs.
'We need to spread the support of MSF'
Sarah Boseley visited MSF's HIV/Aids projects in Malawi last year. The charity plans to expand and improve its services in 2006.
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