Young women and teenagers are part of a Kenyan initiative to prevent HIV transmission among high risk population via the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
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Stigma Still One of the Hurdles in Fighting STD Epidemic in US
Stigma toward sexually transmitted diseases is still rampant in the US making people skip testing. This is in turn affecting the fight against STDs in the US.
Continue readingPrEP Leads to Decrease in Condom Use Among Australians
The introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia is suspected to rduce condom use raising fears of STD rates in the country increasing rapidly.
Continue readingFact: STDs are the most Common Contagious Diseases in the United States
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all time high in the US making them the most contagious infections.
Continue readingMeningitis Vaccination also Protecting People from Gonorrhea Infection
A new research has found that a meningitis vaccine also provided 31% protection against gonorrhea infection raising chances of finding a gonorrhea vaccine.
Continue readingChallenges in the Provision of HIV Testing and Counselling Services in Africa
Lack of proper facilities is affecting privacy and confidentiality of HIV testing and counselling services in Africa. This is in turn affecting the HIV fight.
Continue readingGlobal Alarm as WHO Warns of an Untreatable Gonorrhoea Strain
WHO has reported the existence of a new strain of gonorrhoea that is resisting treatment. Experts are worried we might not be able to cure gonorrhoea any more.
Continue readingUNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Wants Age of Consent for HIV Testing Lowered
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific wants the consent age for HIV testing raised from 18 to 16 to encourage more teenagers to get tested.
Continue readingCDC Recommendations on How to Deliver News of a Positive Test Result
CDC recommendations on how to deliver news about a positive HIV test in order to ensure that the patient understands the diagnosis and handles it well.
Continue readingHIV and Hepatitis: Know the Facts
HIV and hepatitis are similar and common diseases caused by viruses. The two are also different. Here’s everything you need to know for appropriate treatment.
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