Nov. 20: Survey: 1 in 3 U.K. Respondents Never Discuss Sexual Health With Partner
There is a widespread lack of knowledge regarding safer sex and sexual health in the United Kingdom, BBC News reports. Results of a survey of 2,000 people ages 16 to 50 by the U.K. Department of Health and Department for Children, Schools and Families reveal many misconceptions.

Nov. 20: Death, Poorer Treatments for HIV/TB Coinfections Higher in Eastern Europe
Coinfection with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) results in poor medical outcomes in Eastern Europe, according to a study published in the November 27 issue of AIDS and reported by aidsmap. TB is the leading cause of illness and death in people with HIV worldwide.

Nov. 20: World Cup to Raise HIV/AIDS Awareness in South Africa
South Africa will raise awareness of HIV/AIDS before millions of local and visiting soccer fans while hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup next June and July, IRIN reports. Health officials and activists met November 18 in Johannesburg to craft a plan.

Nov. 19: British Red Cross Web Campaign Debunks Fears About Kissing and HIV
An online web video created by the British Red Cross takes on misperceptions that many young people have about HIV transmission, The Guardian reports. In the 60-second ad, British television personality Konnie Huq asks viewers, “If I had HIV, what would it take to get you to kiss me?”(Watch video.)


Nov. 19: AIDS Activist Edward Zold Dies at 38
Edward Zold, an HIV-positive AIDS activist known for his tireless work with Ryan White funds, ACT UP and teen programs, died in his home in San Francisco November 4, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. He was 38.

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