AllAfrica, 14 May 2014

As part of efforts to prevent new infections and curb the further spread of the disease, the federal government has released a new National HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan.

The policy stipulates compulsory HIV test before marriage for both Muslims and Christians in the country. The Director of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, TB; leprosy and malaria, Dr Yakubu Abubakar, who revealed the existence of the new drive at a National prevention Plan Validation meeting in Abuja, noted that there were variations from state to state in the rate of prevalence, mode of transmission at state level, and the approach to HIV prevention. Abubakar did not provide details of how the new policy would be implemented.

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Ragam Cilegon, 12 Mei 2014

CILEGON, - Satgas Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Kota Cilegon mendesak Pemkot Cilegon untuk segera menertibkan tempat hiburan malam di Kota Cilegon. Desakan ini muncul setelah Dinas Kesehatan Kota Cilegon bekerja sama dengan Puskesmas Purwakarta dan Satgas NU menemukan satu orang pekerja Dinasty X3 terindikasi virus HIV/AIDS.

"Supaya virus HIV/AIDS tidak menular dan menyebar luas, saya minta Pemkot Cilegon agar segera menertibkan tempat hiburan malam yang ada di Kota Cilegon," kata Ketua Satgas NU, Dulatif kepada Ragam Cilegon, Senin 12 Mei 2014.

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Suara Pembaruan, 14 Mei 2014

[PHOMPEN] Sekitar 50.000 orang menghadapi risiko tinggi infeksi HIV/AIDS di Kamboja, kata pejabat kesehatan, Rabu.

Dr. Mean Chhi Vun, direktur Pusat Nasional Kamboja untuk HIV/AIDS, Dermatologi dan IMS, mengatakan kelompok risiko tinggi infeksi HIV/AIDS di antaranya adalah pekerja perempuan penghibur, pengguna narkoba, dan laki-laki berhubungan seks sejenis.

"Diperkirakan bahwa sekitar 35.000 pekerja perempuan yang bekerja di bisnis hiburan - 60 persen dari mereka berada di Phnom Penh City," katanya kepada Xinhua melalui telepon.

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InqurerMindanao, 12 May 2014

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – Health officials say Northern Mindanao is now a hot spot for the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) after 30 new cases were recorded in the region during the first quarter of the year alone.

Dr. Evelyn Magsayo, program officer for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections of the Northern Mindanao regional office of the Department of Health, described the spread of HIV in the region as "fast and furious."

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News1130, 12 May 2014

Health minister says early detection is key

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The province wants everyone aged 18-70 to start getting tested for HIV/AIDS every five years.

But for anyone that age who "belong to populations with a higher burden of HIV infections," the recommendation is to be tested every year.

"Getting an HIV test, regardless of your risk factor... it's now an important part of overall care. As minister of health, as a husband and a father, I believe that a healthy lifestyle includes regular testing," says Health Minister Terry Lake.

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