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The latest international news, analysis and features on the HIV epidemic from Avert. Share your views and expertise with your peers in the comments box below the articles.

01 December 2014
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World AIDS Day 2014: Nomerica's Story

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01 December 2014
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World AIDS Day 2014: A message to young people from Malawi

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01 December 2014
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World AIDS Day 2014: A message from AVERT's CEO

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21 November 2014
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UNAIDS report calls for speedy response to the global HIV epidemic

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14 November 2014
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Twitter’s potential role in the delivery of health messages

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19 September 2014
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Global summit focuses on HIV treatment targets as the way forward

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19 August 2014
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HIV research and prevention programs at risk with decline in investments

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06 August 2014
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HIV epidemic roughly 25% smaller than originally estimated

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29 July 2014
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AIDS 2014: Reflections on the Conference

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21 July 2014
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AVERT pays tribute to colleagues lost on MH17 flight

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