Jesus was HIV-positive, claims pastor

A South African pastor has angered Christians by preaching a sermon entitled Jesus was HIV positive in a bid to combat the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids. "My responsibility as a pastor is to paint a picture of a God who cares for people and wants the best for them, not who judges them and is ashamed of them," Sky News quoted Reverend Xola Skosana as telling the Mail And Guardian newspaper.

Hindustan Times

Stigmatizing attitudes and low levels of knowledge but high willingness to participate in HIV management: A community-based survey of pharmacies in Pune, India

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the role of pharmacists in low-income settings be expanded to address the increasing complexity of HIV antiretroviral (ARV) and co-infection drug regimens. However, in many such settings including in India, many pharmacists and pharmacy workers are often neither well trained nor aware of the intricacies of HIV treatment.

7th Space

5 deaths in 6 months: sex workers seek ambulances in red light area

Commercial sex workers (CSWs) living in the red light area of Budhwar Peth are struggling to get emergency medical services. Under the aegis of Kayakalp, an NGO working in the citys red light area for controlling HIV infection, the CSWs have decided to take up their plight again with the top government authorities and elected representatives.

Indian Express

WUPY: The HIV Virus In-Depth

Come along to our bi-weekly Wake Up Pune Youth session!

We all know the basics about the HIV virus, but most of us are unaware as to the specific way in which the virus attacks the body. To help us all learn a bit more this week we're happy to welcome Dr. Petra to give an in-depth presentation on the HIV virus. We should all learn a lot about the way in which HIV functions, and the complex interactions that occur throughout the body.

Volunteers new and old, please feel free to bring along friends, all are welcome.

For any more information, drop us an email at wakeuppune@gmail.com, or ring Chris on 09970 176219

WHEN - Thursday 26th August, 5.30pm
WHERE - Deep Griha Society, 13 Tadiwala Road, Pune

HIV+ woman triumphs, goes back to work

HIV Awareness Rally – International Youth Day

To celebrate International Youth Day, MSACS along with Wake Up Pune are holding an HIV awareness rally from Shaniwar Wada on August 12th - this Thursday!

What - Rally for HIV awareness on International Youth Day - it's time to walk, shout & have fun!
Where - Shaniwar Wada
When - 9 am. Aug 12. Thursday
Route - Shaniwar Wada - Lalmahal - Phadake Houd - Daruwala Pul - KEM Hos. - Lal Deul -     Ending BJMC ground.

On air, stories of people who stood by those with HIV

A mother-in-law fighting for her daughter-in-law, who was HIV+ and was denied rights in the family, a husband who supported his wife selflessly when her immune system collapsed, and ward boys working beyond duty hours to look after patients in Anti Retroviral Therapy centers - these are stories of people who took care of their HIV+ loved ones. Compiled into 15 series, a radio prgramme on HIV positive people from the heart of Maharashtra is ready to go on air.

Indian Express

HIV-positive women wanting to conceive feel stigma

Some HIV-positive women who want to have children feel stigmatised by their doctors.

Doctor NDTV

WUPY: Philadelphia

On Tuesday's WUPY session we will watch the Oscar winning film Philadelphia from 1993.

The movie will be followed by a discussion. We will talk about how HIV/AIDS and stigma is portrayed in Philadelphia, movies in general and what this might say about and affect the social outlook of HIV in 1993 and today.

Date: 2010-08-10
Time: 17.00-19.30
Place: Deep Griha Society, 13 Tadiwala Road

For more information, please don't hesitate to email wakeuppune@gmail.com, or phone Jennie on 08087866782