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Some Laws Obstruct HIV Response in Asia-Pacific Countries

'In the Asia-Pacific region, and across the world, there are too many examples of countries with laws, policies and practices that punish, rather than protect, people in need of HIV services. Where the law doesn't advance justice, it stalls progre

How to Avoid Medicare Fraud

Scammers often pose as Medicare experts and will ask for bank account or credit card numbers. From there, it results in a domino-effect in which victims' savings are either wiped out or credit card bills become surprisingly astronomically high.

Coordinated Civil Society Input Vital for UN Summit on NCDs

A civil society movement is growing in lead up to the United Nations (UN) Summit on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), said the Chairperson of NCD Alliance Ann Keeling, who was speaking at the WHO-wide Planning Meeting for the UN High level Meeting o

Severe Depression Can Trigger a Manic Urge to Kill

Malaysians called these people Amuco, amok meaning murderous frenzy or rage. Amok is traditionally attributed to loss of face, shame, humiliation, jealousy, or provocation. That amok is an expression of manic-depressive disorder is...

Mental Healthcare for Transgender People: An Elusive Dream?

Although far from optimal, still considerable progress has been made in providing healthcare to transgender people in many parts of the world. Yet their mental health needs remain far from being served.

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