AIDS/HIV Politics

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - a retrovirus identified nearly 30 years ago that has devastated the lives of tens of millions of people worldwide.

Read about the politics involved in the many facets of this epidemic.

Leading Contributors

Alicia Mae Prater

Latest articles in AIDS/HIV Politics

U.S. Congress Forms HIV/AIDS Caucus

House members come together to ensure the National AIDS Strategy is only a first step in the increased effort to halt the disease.

Sep 21, 2011 – Alicia Mae Prater

Criminalization of HIV Exposure and Transmission

Courts in many countries have tried cases against HIV-positive individuals who allegedly transmitted the virus to their sexual partners.

Dec 13, 2010 – Michael Koger

Cambodians with HIV/AIDS Speak Against India-EU Free Trade Pact

As India and European Union negotiators enter into the last round of Free Trade talks, a Cambodian HIV/AIDS coalition showed concern over pact requirements.

Nov 20, 2010 – Eric Coggins

AIDS: A 'Global' Concern?

HIV/AIDS should be considered one of the biggest challenges human beings face in this new millennium.

Oct 30, 2010 – Yanko Yanev

Transmission of HIV as a Crime, Spread of AIDS as a Felony

Microbes and viruses have been used as weapons in biological warfare, but society is responding to the threat of individuals using disease as a weapon.

Aug 31, 2010 – Marian Henderson

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