HIV/AIDS on the rise among Iranian addicts
TEHRAN (AFP) - The number of HIV/AIDS infections in Iran is far higher than previously thought because of a large rise in intravenous drug use, a health ministry official was quoted as saying.

Thousands Have HIV and Don't Know It
People in central Georgia are not as concerned about getting HIV as they should be. That's what Latonje May of the Bibb County Health Department says.

The Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in the Developing Countries.
HIV/AIDS has the potential to create cruel economic impacts in many countries. The economic effects of AIDS will be felt first by individuals and their families, then ripple outwards to firms and businesses and the macro-economy. It is typically different from most other diseases because it is infected people in the most productive age groups. The effects will vary according to the severity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the structure of the national economies.

No drugs for Zimbabwe's HIV patients
Aids is cutting a swathe through southern Africa, but the economic crisis in Zimbabwe is placing the country in a terrible position.

AIDS awareness lacking
There is just not enough media awareness for the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The politicians and lawmakers have already created enough legislation, but legislation alone will not protect us as citizens, or force the pharmaceutical companies to create a cure.

HIV/AIDS Has Significantly Weakened Zimbabwe's Economy, Study Finds
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has significantly weakened Zimbabwe's economy, hindering economic growth from 1994 to 2003 by 13.3%, according to a study by the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit, New Ziana/ANDNetwork.com reports.