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A woman who was diagnosed with HIV seven years ago has welcomed the ‘long overdue’ television campaign

Deeply saddened as we in the South African health community were by the loss of Professor Jerry Hoosen Coovadia on 4 October 2023, I reflected on what he had come to mean in my medical career and in my life.

The US Aids relief programme has become caught up in the politics of abortion rights, with far-reaching implications

South African-born Professor Hoosen “Jerry” Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a paediatrician I was privileged to know and work with him over two decades. Prior to that I knew him when we were both health activists in apartheid South Africa.

Target and Disney also faced boycotts over supporting what right-wing leaders like Ron DeSantis see as a woke cause.

A significant number of new HIV infections happen among Black women, and a health education effort in Atlanta wants to make sure Black women can access the HIV-prevention medicines known as PrEP.

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, our research team has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent future infection.

“The prevalence of HIV has come down to 0.67% as per 2021 estimates, thanks to the concerted efforts put in by the government and NGOs and other stakeholders,” said NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao.

GSK-controlled company works on developing patient-administered treatment by end of the decade

Around the world, men are more likely to get TB and to die from it than women.

SC holds IAF, Army liable to pay ₹1.54 cr. to veteran infected with HIV via blood transfusion. Court chastises govt. for lack of dignity, honour & compassion towards veteran. Records show veteran was stonewalled & discriminated against. Court reminds Armed Forces of their duty to ensure highest safety standards.