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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Centre Hosts 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' To Strengthen District-Level HIV Response
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' here to strengthen district‑level HIV/AIDS response, focusing especially on Haryana and Delhi, according to an official statement on Frida
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Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment
Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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One Year Of Trump 2.0: Impact Of Foreign Aid Cuts On Fight Against HIV, TB
The Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, which started a year ago on Tuesday, has caused the preventable deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and will contribute to millions more, researchers have estimated.
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Advanced White Blood Cell Testing To Identify HIV Disease Strongly Recommended By WHO
CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the WHO.
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"Fresh Hope": Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Shots Begin In Africa
South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia on Monday began administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.
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World AIDS Day 2025: History, Significance And Theme
World AIDS Day 2025 Theme: Despite making progress in educating people, social stigma and taboo still exist. Hence, the day becomes significant in raising awareness
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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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Global HIV Response Facing Worst Setback In Decades Amid 2025 Funding Cuts: New Report
A new report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) warns that the global HIV response has suffered its most significant setback in decades, urging reliance on solidarity, resilience, investment and
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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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EU Regulator Approves Twice-Yearly Injectable Drug For HIV Prevention
The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus' transmission.
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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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If US Funding For HIV Programs Is Not Replaced, Millions More Will Die: UN
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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USAID Cancelled Rape Survivor Kits For Congo Amid Rising Conflict
US President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Centre Hosts 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' To Strengthen District-Level HIV Response
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' here to strengthen district‑level HIV/AIDS response, focusing especially on Haryana and Delhi, according to an official statement on Frida
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Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment
Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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One Year Of Trump 2.0: Impact Of Foreign Aid Cuts On Fight Against HIV, TB
The Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, which started a year ago on Tuesday, has caused the preventable deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and will contribute to millions more, researchers have estimated.
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Advanced White Blood Cell Testing To Identify HIV Disease Strongly Recommended By WHO
CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the WHO.
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"Fresh Hope": Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Shots Begin In Africa
South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia on Monday began administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.
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World AIDS Day 2025: History, Significance And Theme
World AIDS Day 2025 Theme: Despite making progress in educating people, social stigma and taboo still exist. Hence, the day becomes significant in raising awareness
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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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Global HIV Response Facing Worst Setback In Decades Amid 2025 Funding Cuts: New Report
A new report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) warns that the global HIV response has suffered its most significant setback in decades, urging reliance on solidarity, resilience, investment and
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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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EU Regulator Approves Twice-Yearly Injectable Drug For HIV Prevention
The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus' transmission.
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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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If US Funding For HIV Programs Is Not Replaced, Millions More Will Die: UN
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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USAID Cancelled Rape Survivor Kits For Congo Amid Rising Conflict
US President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication.
