HIV
First ever HIV immunotherapy drug proves safe in phase 1 trial, paves way to cure
Phase 1 trial is milestone for team at University of North Carolina, which won $20 million grant to make their ideas a reality.
Health Ministry announces implementation of HIV, AIDS Act from Sept 10
Passed on April 20, 2017, the Act prohibits discrimination against people with HIV in terms of treatment, employment and workplace.
HIV prevention pill reaching more people who need it
Study found self-reported PrEP use among men is approximately doubling each year.
FDA approves two new HIV drugs from Merck
The drugs have been approved to treat adults with the most common strain of the virus, HIV-1.
HIV patients may soon be offered a once-a-month injection to keep AIDS at bay
Results from landmark trial show that monthly injection is as effective as daily cocktail of ART medication parents have to currently take.
New HIV therapy can boost immunity
The drug is a promising strategy for patients who have run out of effective treatment options.
This antibody can block B cells from fighting pathogens among HIV patients
New study was conduced by scientists from the Laboratory of Immunogenetics at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
After hospitals deny treatment, Odisha man diagnosed HIV positive hangs self
Distressed over the delay in operating his hand, the man also felt humiliated by the villager’s treatment towards him.
Youth kills self after being denied treatment
Following the incident, father of the youth lodged a police complaint alleging negligence on the part of hospitals.
International AIDS Conference 2018: All you need to know about Amsterdam summit
First convened during peak of AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide forum for intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights.