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Hope and help
HIV-positive people are just like the rest of us - with a living to earn and children to bring up. However, they need help and the Malaysian AIDS Foundation recently started the Circle of Hope Fund campaign, writes IVY SOON.
Apathy an obstacle
The number of people infected with HIV keeps going up, and Malaysia needs to intensify prevention and education efforts in HIV/AIDS work, reminded Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, as nominations are called for the Dr Siti Hasmah Award which recognises excellence in HIV/AIDS work. IVY SOON reports.
Banking on AIDS awareness
Standard Chartered declared June 24 as its AIDS day recently where employees held HIV/AIDS-related programmes worldwide. Ugandan Theopista Ntale Sekitto was here as an HIV champion to share her touching story as someone greatly affected by the disease, writes WONG LI ZA.
Education with discipline at military academy
At the Military Academy Malaysia, students pursue a degree and undergo military training at the same time. SIMRIT KAUR reports on this unique institution established to increase the number of graduates in the armed forces.
Free antiretroviral treatment for AIDS patients
The Health Ministry will provide free antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for AIDS patients once the Government starts bringing in cheaper generic drugs from India next year.
RM113,000 raised to help HIV/AIDS victims
The Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) has received a contribution of RM113,697.70 from I>The Star /I>that will help ease the financial burden of HIV/AIDS patients undergoing treatment.
Financial lifeline
Life-saving drugs required by HIV patients are expensive which is why the Malaysian AIDS Foundation has a drug assistance scheme, reports AUDREY EDWARDS.
Second chance at life
Life does not end because one has HIV. But to be able to remain healthy and productive - and even get a shot at love - one must have access to the right drugs and have care and support, as two people tell AUDREY EDWARDS.
How the scheme works
HIV patients who need aid from the Malaysian AIDS Foundation's people living with HIV/AIDS drug assistance scheme, are selected by doctors at hospitals, both state and private ones.
On a campaign to educate
For the past few weeks, posters and advertisements with attention-grabbing headlines may have caught the eye of many Malaysians. This campaign is part of efforts to enlighten the public about the plight of people with HIV/AIDS, writes Colin Khoo.
