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India Records A Significant Decline In HIV: 49% Fewer Infections With 81% Drop In Mortality Rates
Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved 48.7 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections, 81.4 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths and 74.6 per cent decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission, the government said on Sun
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Calcutta High Court Gives Conditional Bail To Convict Suffering From HIV
The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to a man serving a life term after noting that he has been in jail for nearly 15 years and is suffering from HIV, while his appeal against conviction remains pending.
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Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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Every-2-Month HIV Prevention Breakthrough Shot Approved By UK: Will India Follow?
The UK has approved a long-acting injection for HIV prevention, administered every two months. Experts say it marks a major step in public-health tools, but complex issues of access and cost raise questions for India.
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Maldives Becomes 1st To Eliminate Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hepatitis
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
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HIV Positive Man Robs Chhattisgarh Temples, Calls It 'Revenge Against God'
The accused, who is HIV-positive, told police he lost faith in religion after contracting the virus during a jail term in 2012, when he was serving time in an assault case.
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Karnataka Woman Strangles Brother To Death After He Tests HIV Positive: Cops
A 23-year-old man was strangled to death allegedly by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect family's honour" after she discovered that he was HIV positive, police said on Monday.
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Sister Kills HIV-Positive Brother In Karnataka To 'Protect Family's Honour'
In a shocking case of HIV-related stigma, a 23-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect the family's honour" in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
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Girl With HIV Raped, Forced To Abort At Maharashtra Children's Home
The 16-year-old said she was raped by an employee four times between July 13, 2023 and July 23 this year at Sevalay, a shelter home for HIV-infected children in Latur.
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Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission Declined By 84% From 2010-2024: Minister
The number of vertical (mother-to-child) transmission of HIV has declined by around 84 per cent said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, in the Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
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Fungus, Cuts, HIV: That Pedicure Comes With Risks No One Tells You About
While pedicures can be a form of self-care, they shouldn't come at the cost of your health (or foot)
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Busting Myths About HIV With These Facts
In this article, we'll debunk some of the most persistent myths about HIV with verified facts to promote a more informed and compassionate society.
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Mizoram Reports 30,000 Cases Of HIV; Know Who's At Risk & Prevention Tips
Mizoram HIV Reports: At 2.73%, Mizoram reports the highest HIV prevalence rate in India. Read on as we share how does it spread, who is at risk and how to prevent it.
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"Clear Discrimination": Court On CRPF Denying Promotion To HIV+ Staffer
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) denying a female staffer promotion to a higher post because she was infected with HIV-AIDS was a clear instance of discrimination, the Gujarat High Court noted on Wednesday.
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AIDS-Related Deaths Down By 79%, New HIV Infections By 44% Since 2010: JP Nadda
Deaths from AIDS in the country came down by 79 per cent while HIV infections fell by 44 per cent in 2023 when compared to 2010, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Sunday.
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India Records A Significant Decline In HIV: 49% Fewer Infections With 81% Drop In Mortality Rates
Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved 48.7 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections, 81.4 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths and 74.6 per cent decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission, the government said on Sun
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Calcutta High Court Gives Conditional Bail To Convict Suffering From HIV
The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to a man serving a life term after noting that he has been in jail for nearly 15 years and is suffering from HIV, while his appeal against conviction remains pending.
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Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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Every-2-Month HIV Prevention Breakthrough Shot Approved By UK: Will India Follow?
The UK has approved a long-acting injection for HIV prevention, administered every two months. Experts say it marks a major step in public-health tools, but complex issues of access and cost raise questions for India.
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Maldives Becomes 1st To Eliminate Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hepatitis
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
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HIV Positive Man Robs Chhattisgarh Temples, Calls It 'Revenge Against God'
The accused, who is HIV-positive, told police he lost faith in religion after contracting the virus during a jail term in 2012, when he was serving time in an assault case.
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Karnataka Woman Strangles Brother To Death After He Tests HIV Positive: Cops
A 23-year-old man was strangled to death allegedly by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect family's honour" after she discovered that he was HIV positive, police said on Monday.
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Sister Kills HIV-Positive Brother In Karnataka To 'Protect Family's Honour'
In a shocking case of HIV-related stigma, a 23-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his sister and brother-in-law to "protect the family's honour" in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
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Girl With HIV Raped, Forced To Abort At Maharashtra Children's Home
The 16-year-old said she was raped by an employee four times between July 13, 2023 and July 23 this year at Sevalay, a shelter home for HIV-infected children in Latur.
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Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission Declined By 84% From 2010-2024: Minister
The number of vertical (mother-to-child) transmission of HIV has declined by around 84 per cent said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, in the Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
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Fungus, Cuts, HIV: That Pedicure Comes With Risks No One Tells You About
While pedicures can be a form of self-care, they shouldn't come at the cost of your health (or foot)
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Busting Myths About HIV With These Facts
In this article, we'll debunk some of the most persistent myths about HIV with verified facts to promote a more informed and compassionate society.
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Mizoram Reports 30,000 Cases Of HIV; Know Who's At Risk & Prevention Tips
Mizoram HIV Reports: At 2.73%, Mizoram reports the highest HIV prevalence rate in India. Read on as we share how does it spread, who is at risk and how to prevent it.
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"Clear Discrimination": Court On CRPF Denying Promotion To HIV+ Staffer
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) denying a female staffer promotion to a higher post because she was infected with HIV-AIDS was a clear instance of discrimination, the Gujarat High Court noted on Wednesday.
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AIDS-Related Deaths Down By 79%, New HIV Infections By 44% Since 2010: JP Nadda
Deaths from AIDS in the country came down by 79 per cent while HIV infections fell by 44 per cent in 2023 when compared to 2010, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Sunday.
