Children living with HIV are known to develops infections, it vary by age and individual child, but following are some of the more common symptoms: Failure to thrive, which is the failure to gain weight or grow according to standardized growth charts used by paediatrician. Failure to reach developmental milestones during the expected time frame. […]
The day Wong left the hospital was the most grievous day for him. He had no home to return to, upon his diagnosis of latent tuberculosis and HIV. But this is the time when Wong needed his family the most in keeping his sickness under control. With his scrawny and feeble body, – This, is […]
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Young Malaysians, aged 13 to 29 formed 35.9% of all new AIDS infections in the country due to lack of awareness and their tendency to engage in high-risk behaviours.
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Independent Living does not mean that we want to do everything by ourselves and do not need anybody or that we want to live in isolation. Independent Living means that we seek the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in […]
The extent of stigma and discrimination against Malaysians living with HIV in the society is alarming. According to a survey sponsored by Synovate (M) Sdn Bhd in 2008, “Three out of four Malaysians said they would feel ashamed if they were infected with HIV, while one out of two said they would feel ashamed if […]
We can all do to help stop the spread of HIV by getting an HIV test and urging our loved ones to do the same. It’s a small thing that will have a huge impact.
Did you know that 20 percent of people living with HIV have no idea they are infected? Did you also know that experts believe that those 20 percent are responsible for 70 percent of all new infections? The huge impact being unaware of an HIV infection plays in the spread of HIV. So getting people […]
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It’s not necessary to isolate and hate People Living with HIV/AIDS. Other peoples need to be friends with them, provide many lights for human rights. Let us to continuously gives many lights for human rights and support them for keeping spirit to struggle for vitality living.
The problem with the majority of people, Malaysians included, is denial of the existing situation. Most would like to think that the AIDS problem is unique to a particular part of the world. Even when there are those who acknowledge that AIDS is a problem in Malaysia, they think that it is a problem that […]
The chance is great that you know someone who is carrying the secret of HIV/AIDS. Someone you know is HIV positive, or at least they are affected by the virus. Is it safe for them to reveal the secret? Or do they live with loneliness, isolation and rejection? You can change that. You can be […]