In an effort to forge greater commitment for child sensitive social protection policies, 40 parliamentarians from ten countries in Eastern and Southern Africa are gathering for a three day meeting in Windhoek, Namibia. Hosted by the Parliament of Namibia in partnership with Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNICEF, the forum aims to build consensus amongst parliamentarians for… Continue reading
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New research for immune system and opens new avenues to AIDS
Researchers at Oregon State University and the California Institute of Technology have discovered that a genetic regulator which is critical to many life functions also plays a key role in the formation of “T cells,” a type of white blood cell that’s important in immune function. The discovery, announced in the journal Science, suggests that… Continue reading
Experiments with vaginal tablets and rings for prevention of HIV/AIDS
New research presented Monday at the International Microbicides Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., suggests that devices such as vaginal rings, vaginal tablets and dissolving films can effectively deliver drugs to help protect women from HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports. The research also suggests that such approaches may reduce the risk of drug resistance that often develops when taking… Continue reading