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HIV infections
Coverage of HIV infections in the Nexus archive.
- HIV infections surge in Chicago's Hispanic & Latino communities: What's being done to help
Public health officials are concerned about rising HIV infections in Chicago's Hispanic and Latino communities. The article highlights the issue and mentions efforts to address it.
- Africa: Money, Food and Survival - What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries
Transactional sex, defined as exchanging sex for money, food, or favours, is prevalent among young people in Africa. Studies show 10% in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria, and 25% in Uganda have engaged in this practice, linked to unintended pregnancies, sexual violence, and HIV infections.