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The Loop Newsletter of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance: August 2005

Spotlight on Asia and the Pacific

Alliance showcases its work at Asia Pacific HIV/AIDS conference

The Alliance highlighted its work in Asia through presentations, discussions and skills building workshops at the Seventh International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific.

Around the world

Scaling up HIV testing and counselling services in India

Alliance India has held a national workshop and policy meeting to advance understanding about scaling up testing and counselling, the outcomes of which are expected to inform the third phase of the National AIDS Control Programme and the scaling up of HIV testing and counselling services in India.

Anti-retroviral treatment work threatened by Ukraine Committee move to ban methadone
An estimated 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS in Ukraine are injecting drug users and implementing substitution therapy is one of the main advocacy issues facing Alliance Ukraine.

Recognition for 'the children left behind'

Gideon Mendel’s photographs of the work of the Alliance and partners in Mozambique have been short-listed for the Amnesty International media award for photojournalism.

Ukrainian site assessments produce valuable results for SUNRISE

The process also proves to be an empowering prevention intervention for members of populations most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in Ukraine.

Organisational news

USAID highlights successes of the Alliance

The work of the Alliance and partners in Burkina Faso, Cambodia and Zambia has been featured in the latest round of USAID’s 'Success Stories'.

Alliance embarks on exciting programme of organisational change

Following the completion of an organisational review, the Alliance has begun implementing a wide ranging change process to enhance its programming and policy influence worldwide.

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