Documenting HIV/AIDS

Hi everyone. After the advent of cases related to HIV appeared in 1981 (though there is evidence of cases dating back to the 1950s), thousands of books, articles, movies, songs and other media have been made related to the issue. "And the Band Played On" a book written by Randy Shilts in 1987 about "politics, people and the AIDS epidemic" was developed into a film and "Philadelphia" a 1993 film with Tom Hanks (won an Oscar for best actor for the film) and Denzel Washington achieved critical acclaim.

If you are interested in getting more information about HIV/AIDS or the stories of people living with HIV/AIDS which has been documented, below is a short short list of some documentaries and clips.


A 240 minute PBS special "The Age of AIDS." After a quarter century of political denial and social stigma, of stunning scientific breakthroughs, bitter policy battles and inadequate prevention campaigns, HIV/AIDS continues to spread rapidly throughout much of the world, particularly in developing nations. Watch in its entirety online http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/view/

Think HIV: This is Me look at what it's like to be HIV-positive as young people living with the virus pick up a camera and share their experience http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1538811&vid=102501

10 mini-documentaries on HIV and AIDS - South Asia http://www.unesco-ci.org/cgi-bin/media/page.cgi?g=Detailed%2F12.html;d=1

IRIN/PlusNews's new film, Love, Positively looks at the lives of young adults who have been infected with HIV since birth http://www.plusnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=78926

Pain in My Heart, an unflinching insight into the never ending Aids deaths in Zimbabwe. http://www.youtube.com/tvnews2000

TRAVIS is the story of the fight to save the life of a remarkable young boy living with AIDS. http://www.itvs.org/travis/


If you know of other documentaries and movies not listed or you'd like to share, please leave a comment and if you would like to be in a discussion about the documentaries and movies and Liberian health care, please join us at the Hydro Clinic Fundraiser on Sunday, August 31 8-2am at Kendejah in DC.


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Thank you!

Hydro Clinic Fundraiser

Liberian AIDS Prevention and Awareness (LAPA) Program
August 31, 2008
Sponsor A Clinic Fundraiser


1 Doctor
1 Physician assistant
3 Midwives
3 Nurse Aides
2 Cleaners
1 Registrar
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1500 patients a month

Please Join Us at Kendejah Restaurant and Lounge, 5828 Georgia Avenue, DC, on Sunday August 31, 2008 8pm-2am to learn more and raise awareness about the health situation in Liberia and provide assistance to our country's own institution; 8pm-10pm: Discussion and information, refreshments and prizes for various activities provided; 10pm-2am: Party for the cause


Information about the Clinic:
MERCI (NGO Medical Emergency & Relief Cooperative International) Hydro Clinic on Sinkor Old Road, Monrovia Liberia
Operated By: MERCI, Fees for Services, and Donations
Commonly treated ailments include malaria, diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin diseases and others
Please visit www.lonestarhealth.org "Contact Us" to view the complete information

If you would like more information or to become involved, please email anntukpah@lonestarhealth.org

Thank you!

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting lonestarhealth's blog. The website, www.lonestarhealth.org is officially launched. The Liberian AIDS Prevention and Awareness Program was initiated thanks to the 21st Century Scholarship from Northeastern University. The specific project aims are outlined under "About the Program" and are in general focused on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and other medical issues amongst Liberians; promoting prevention strategies; and galvanizing Liberians to be proactive and involved in the rebuilding of the country's health care system.

Currently, the program is working to liaison with existing health care NGOs and international AIDS and health programs. The first event is a fundraiser for Hydro Clinic on Sinkor Old Road in Monrovia which is managed by MERCI (Medical Emergency & Relief Cooperative International). The clinic has 1 doctor, 1 physician assistant, 1 nurse, 3 midwives, 3 nurses aides; 2 cleaners and 1 registrar for its 1500 patients a month. It is lacking adequate medical supplies, equipment and resources and works on DC lighting, and handpump water. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday August 31 at Kendejah Restaurant and Lounge on 5828 Georgia Avenue, DC

Since the end of the war in Liberia the health care system has been working to meet the needs of the approximately 3.5 million people in the country. Information on the AIDS epidemic in Liberia is scarce and varied by source and region. For more information about the epidemic, please visit the website's links "About the Program" and "How you can help". The highest calculated prevalence rate is about 5.2% from the Interim Government's analysis, which is 1 in 20 people. Yet, only about 3% of females and 5% of males in Liberia have ever been tested and received the results. As citizens of Liberia and members of a global community each of us is capable of making the change we seek. If you are interested in becoming involved in Liberia's health care reform, please visit the website for more information, leave a comment on a post, or email anntukpah@lonestarhealth.org.


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Beyond health care advancements, view more about Liberian's dreams for Liberia:

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