The mission of Unaided is simple: we advocate aid for unmedicated people in Africa living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Unaided is a joint project… Read more “About”

How does HIV infect human Hosts? The Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that, when transmitted to a new host, causes HIV infection and subsequent  acquired… Read more “Explainer: What is HIV/AIDS?”

The inception of anti-retroviral therapies (ART) as treatment options for HIV/AIDS sufferers has been pivotal in increasing health outcomes for patients. Not only does ART save lives on… Read more “Access to ART in Africa: Better, but still not there.”

Stigma refers to a mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval, which results in an individual being rejected, discriminated against, and excluded from participating in a number of different areas of society.

Africa’s social structure and political climate can be extremely complicated and volatile. Of particular importance are communities, particularly in a rural context1. In Northern and sub-Saharan Africa,… Read more “The Roles of Communities: Exploring Spiritual and Cultural Beliefs”

‘Where are the drugs? The drugs are where the disease is not!’ – Nelson Mandela former South African President

‘Aids is only now beginning to be seen for what it is: a unique threat to human society, whose impact will be felt for generations to come’.… Read more “Local problems, global solutions”