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ASI calls upon Centre to include HIV self-testing and PrEP in its care cascade

Almost half of the countries (98) have included HIVST policies, and one-fourth nations globally (52) are routinely implementing it.
18 October 2024, 14:04 IST
ASI calls upon Centre to include HIV self-testing and PrEP in its care cascade
ASI calls upon Centre to include HIV self-testing and PrEP in its care cascade

ASI calls upon Centre to include HIV self-testing and PrEP in its care cascade

18 October 2024, 14:04 IST

New HIV cases down by 44% since 2010: Union Minister of State for Health

The minister said India was committed to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
25 September 2024, 09:58 IST
New HIV cases down by 44% since 2010: Union Minister of State for Health
New HIV cases down by 44% since 2010: Union Minister of State for Health

New HIV cases down by 44% since 2010: Union Minister of State for Health

25 September 2024, 09:58 IST

Scientists develop two-dose vaccine strategy against HIV

Each year, more than 1o lakh people are newly infected with HIV, many without access to antiviral drugs.
21 September 2024, 09:36 IST
Scientists develop two-dose vaccine strategy against HIV
Scientists develop two-dose vaccine strategy against HIV

Scientists develop two-dose vaccine strategy against HIV

21 September 2024, 09:36 IST

Activists to oppose pharma major’s patent claims on new HIV drug

The patent, once granted to Gilead Sciences, would stop Indian generic medicine manufacturers from making cheap copies of the drug – costing $ 44,000 (nearly Rs 37 lakh) per patient per year – till 2038, they argued.
17 September 2024, 13:37 IST
Activists to oppose pharma major’s patent claims on new HIV drug
Activists to oppose pharma major’s patent claims on new HIV drug

Activists to oppose pharma major’s patent claims on new HIV drug

17 September 2024, 13:37 IST

HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other drugs, both daily pills.
07 July 2024, 05:44 IST
HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection
HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

HIV breakthrough: Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

07 July 2024, 05:44 IST

Explained | Three US women contract AIDS after undergoing 'vampire facial'. What is it?

The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) terms this cosmetic procedure as PRP - Platelet-Rich-Plasma - which it says is a three-step process. AAD also mentioned that the blood extracted from the body must be kept sterile.
30 April 2024, 11:43 IST
Explained | Three US women contract AIDS after undergoing 'vampire facial'. What is it?
Explained | Three US women contract AIDS after undergoing 'vampire facial'. What is it?

Explained | Three US women contract AIDS after undergoing 'vampire facial'. What is it?

30 April 2024, 11:43 IST

India can end AIDS if all people with HIV are on effective treatment: ASICON

'To end AIDS, we need to ensure that no one is excluded,' said Mumbai-based Dr Gilada, President Emeritus at the 15th National Conference of the AIDS Society of India (ASICON 2024).
23 March 2024, 04:03 IST
India can end AIDS if all people with HIV are on effective treatment: ASICON
India can end AIDS if all people with HIV are on effective treatment: ASICON

India can end AIDS if all people with HIV are on effective treatment: ASICON

23 March 2024, 04:03 IST

SC orders immediate release of Rs 18 lakh to IAF veteran who contracted HIV due to medical negligence

The former soldier, who held a combatant rank, had taken ill during 'Operation Parakram', launched in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Indian Parliament on December 13, 2001, and was admitted to the hospital where he had to be administered one unit of blood.
05 March 2024, 15:57 IST
SC orders payment of Rs 18 lakh as compensation to IAF veteran who contracted HIV due to medical negligence
SC orders payment of Rs 18 lakh as compensation to IAF veteran who contracted HIV due to medical negligence

SC orders immediate release of Rs 18 lakh to IAF veteran who contracted HIV due to medical negligence

05 March 2024, 15:57 IST

Delhi HC to decide cases concerning HIV positive persons on priority

The Delhi High Court will take up and dispose of “on priority basis” the legal proceedings concerning an HIV positive person whose anonymity and confidentiality shall be strictly maintained.
14 February 2024, 08:48 IST
Delhi HC to decide cases concerning HIV positive persons on priority
Delhi HC to decide cases concerning HIV positive persons on priority

Delhi HC to decide cases concerning HIV positive persons on priority

14 February 2024, 08:48 IST

J&K records 6306 HIV cases in 25-years; HIV prevalence in UT lowest in the country

Doctors at the SKIMS said that though there was a less prevalence of HIV positive cases in Kashmir but even minimal cases need to be taken seriously. They said that it was a ticking time bomb, which could explode anytime.
04 December 2023, 08:58 IST
J&K records 6306 HIV cases in 25-years; HIV prevalence in UT lowest in the country
J&K records 6306 HIV cases in 25-years; HIV prevalence in UT lowest in the country

J&K records 6306 HIV cases in 25-years; HIV prevalence in UT lowest in the country

04 December 2023, 08:58 IST