South Africa has launched a unique national screening programme to test meningitis affecting HIV+ patients resulting in reduced HIV-related deaths.
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Time for Women to Understand their Sexuality, Use of PrEP and HIV Prevention
There are many ways that women can protect themselves from contracting HIV, one of them is by taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, (PrEP) but few know how it works!
Continue readingNew CDC PEP Guidelines for Sexual and Injection-Drug Use HIV Exposure
The CDC has updated guidelines on how to use nPEP drug to prevent healthcare givers exposed to HIV+ patients from getting infected. Here’s a summary.
Continue readingHigh Cost Limiting the Uptake of Advanced HIV Test
An advanced HIV testing method (NAAT) is poised to save millions of lives. However, uptake has been slow due to high cost of the HIV test and lack of personnel.
Continue readingStay Safe: How to Get Tested For STIs with Your Partner
Talking about your sexual health as a couple is important and even better you should go for STD testing together. Here’s how to go about it.
Continue readingCDC Blamed for Skyrocketing STD Rates in the US
AIDS Healthcare Foundation has come out strongly to accuse Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) over an all-time high in STD cases in the US.
Continue readingEarly Infant HIV Testing can Extend Life Expectancy
Scientists say that early testing of HIV in infants at birth and at 6 weeks after birth can significantly save lives and increase life expectancy of HIV+ babies
Continue readingHIV Testing Among MSM Surging
More gay men in the US are going for HIV testing which has increased early detection and treatment. This has also seen cases of transmission go down.
Continue reading5 Incurable STDS and How To Stay Healthy In Case You Have One
There are many incurable STDs that if well managed, should not ruin your life. Here are the top 5 incurable STDs and how to manage them for a better life.
Continue readingSimilarities and Differences between HIV and Zika Virus
Zika virus is a new infection that scientists are still trying to figure out. Similarities of Zika and HIV viruses have been drawn.
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