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The next U. S. aid disruption: HIV, malaria drugs for Africa and Asia
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1684+ words) We had a lovely, long Easter weekend. (Both Good Friday and the Monday after Easter are national holidays here.) And later this week, I'm planning on driving some visiting family upcountry to the foothills of Mount Kenya, where we'll see…...
Building on what works: programme review identifies best practices and priority actions for Mongolia's HIV and STI Response
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (283+ words) The review team highlighted that Mongolia's HIV and STI response has developed several strong practices that provide a solid platform for future progress. In Mongolia, HIV remains concentrated among key populations, and as such, the programme has increasingly aligned its…...
Gut Bacteria Linked To Levels Of Latent HIV
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (447+ words) The composition of gut bacteria appears to be associated with how much latent HIV remains in the blood of people receiving antiretroviral therapy. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Gut Pathogens. The findings offer…...
First batch of Lenacapavir arrives in South Africa for HIV prevention
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (318+ words) Updated April 9, 2026, 1: 11 p. m. | By Bulletin and Newswatch SANAC's Nelson Dlamini says they are actively collaborating with key stakeholders to advance discussions on access pathways. The South African National AIDS Council says the arrival of the first batch of the new HIV…...
Angola marks World Health Day with a focus on science, equity and innovation
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (559+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. Our work touches lives around the world every day " often…...
Rep. Brennan Releases Statement on Proposed Expansion of HIV/AIDS Care Funding in Ohio
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (241+ words) COLUMBUS " State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D"Parma) today released a statement in response to the Ohio Department of Health's proposed expansion of funding for HIV/AIDS care:" "I strongly support the Ohio Department of Health's request to increase appropriation…...
Synthetic Super-Enhancers Power Targeted Viral Immunotherapy
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (1267+ words) Bioengineer. org In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled the remarkable potential of synthetic super-enhancers (SSEs) to revolutionize precision viral immunotherapy. This cutting-edge work brilliantly bridges developmental biology and therapeutic innovation by harnessing the evolutionary conservation and…...
HC seeks action report on HIV-infected blood transfusion at Chaibasa Hospital
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (420+ words) Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to submit a supplementary affidavit detailing the progress of the investigation and the actions taken so far in connection with the alleged transfusion of HIV-infected blood to five minor thalassemia…...
1. 14 lakh HIV patients receiving free care through 127 testing, 33 ART centres in Telangana: Health Minister
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (268+ words) Telangana Health Minister says the State supports 1. 14 lakh HIV patients with free care through extensive testing and ART centres Telangana is currently providing medical services to 1. 14 lakh people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through a network of 127 testing centres…...
Gamechanger HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir arrives in South Africa
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (371+ words) As a twice-yearly injectable administered to HIV-negative individuals, it stands as one of the most effective pre-exposure prophylaxis (Pr EP) options on offer. "This is part of integrated, differentiated and people-centred HIV prevention services, offering new hope for people who…...