Was colonialism to blame for the spread of HIV in Africa?

A provocative new book argues that the late 19th-century 'scramble for Africa' may created the ideal conditions for the spread of HIV

Free HIV treatment for asylum seekers and non-UK citizens

Experts believe cost will be far less than possible costs of treating someone in hospital for Aids

Virginia’s vagina-violating ultrasound law

Lizz Winstead: Governor McDonnell frets that his ultrasound law violates the US constitution. Let me tell you, Bob, it violates a lot more than that

Death by denial: The campaigners who continue to deny HIV causes Aids

Brian Deer: As each of their followers dies, those who campaign against HIV treatments simply move on to the next level of denial

‘Being raped by a gang is normal – it’s about craving to be accepted’

Former gang member reveals how women suffer shocking sexual abuse in return for 'status'

HIV warning to women using injectable contraception

World Health Organisation advises use of condoms for protection against infection

Cash payments help cut HIV infection rate in young women, study finds

Research in Malawi finds girls who receive regular payments are able to resist attentions of older men and avoid infection

The contraceptive implant ‘controversy’ is just mud flinging

Lisa Hallgarten: In decrying a safe and effective treatment, the anti-choice lobby is again undermining sexual healthcare for young people

Susan G Komen: the social media backlash

America's leading breast cancer charity has reversed its decision to withdraw funding to Planned Parenthood following a huge outcry

Philanthropy is the enemy of justice

Robert Newman: The world's poor are not begging for charity from the rich – they're asking for justice and fairness