The Latest Breaking News from AIDS

Rock star was personally invited to the SOTU in honour of his advocacy and philanthropic work on global health and AIDS relief initiatives

The lead singer of U2 was invited because of his advocacy and philanthropic support for global health and AIDS relief initiatives

Washington (AFP) - American health authorities proposed a further easing on Friday of AIDS-era restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men.

BANGKOK — Saturday marks a major milestone in the global fight to eliminate the AIDS epidemic, as the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief celebrates its 20th anniversary as the largest commitment by a country to combat a disease.

The 4-decades long effort to create an AIDS vaccine suffered a blow with news that a vaccine in a late stage trial was discontinued because results showed it to be ineffective. What are the obstacles?

The person hasn’t purchased the hearing aids that the $5,000 grant was meant for, but meanwhile bought two cars and a trip.

Parts of the relief program, PEPFAR launched under President George W. Bush, are up for reauthorization this year.

The President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, has revolutionized the fight against global AIDS over the last 20 years. In that time, the U.S. program has brought antiretroviral treatment to nearly 19 million people living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS; prevented mother-to-child transmission of HIV for…

Aids activists are urging the government to revise a new Ministry of Health policy that bars clinics operated by civil society groups from providing HIV treatments to the public.