VOA News - Better Treatment Reduces Risk of HIV Infection During Breastfeeding

VOA News - Better Treatment Reduces Risk of HIV Infection During Breastfeeding : "In sub-Saharan Africa, women may face stigma and discrimination if they don't breastfeed their babies. That's because many believe those women have HIV/AIDS.

However, new research shows treatment can allow women to breastfeed despite their HIV-positive status. The findings were released this week at a major AIDS conference in Cape Town, South Africa."

U.S. government moves closer to lifting HIV travel ban for immigrants and tourists

"The U.S. government took a significant step towards ending its 22-year ban on allowing HIV-infected foreigners into the country this week, by issuing a proposal that would remove the AIDS-causing virus from the list of diseases that can bar entry.

Under the new regulations, HIV testing would no longer be a part of the medical exams required for permanent residence and certain travel visas."

HHS takes first step in lifting HIV travel ban - Southern Voice Atlanta

"The Obama administration has taken the first official step in lifting the regulatory ban preventing HIV-positive foreign nationals from entering the United States.

The Department of Health & Human Services last week issued a proposed regulation that would end the ban. The regulation was to be posted in the Federal Registry, triggering a 45-day period in which the department takes public comment. After another period of time, during which HHS will review the comments, a final regulation will be issued."

WHO warns of risks of TB vaccine to HIV-infected infants _English_Xinhua

"The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is of great risks to HIV-infected infants, Tanzanian local daily the Guardian reported on Thursday."