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But African groups expressed concerns about their future. Several delegates pointed out that the efforts of diverse organisations over the last few years had created a stronger voice for the African HIV community and improved awareness of HIV among UK Africans - as instanced by the growing number of Africans seeking HIV testing and counselling.
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We forgot to include Nabil Fattal (pictured) in our piece 'Bye-bye Advocates'
(See PN March)
when we listed the managers of the UKC Advocacy Project.
Nabil Fattal was engaged as a volunteer in 1995 and due to his unselfish
dedication and hard work eventually became the project manager.
New campaign to fight prejudice in Scotland
HIV groups in Scotland have launched a new campaign to dispel the prejudice
that is stopping many people coming forward to be tested.
Edinburgh-based charity Gay Men's Health have launched a new campaign,
entitled 'Testing Barriers', to promote HIV testing and to support men
who are diagnosed positive.
Bruce Frazer, manager of the charity, said: "The aim is to promote
testing among gay men to create an atmosphere where people feel confident
about going forward for a test."
"If we have been successful, in a year's time we will see a massive
increase in new
cases among gay men."
