The NHS could save billions by making HIV PrEP drug available to everyone at a lower cost. The drug is believed to prevent HIV infection for 1 in every 4 cases.
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Beat HIV As the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
HIV/AIDS related deaths are no longer th eleading cause of death in Africa. HIV/AIDS is now the second cause of deaths after lower respiratory tract infections.
Continue readingHIV is Still Taboo in The DRC Leading to Increased Rates Annually
HIV/AIDS is still taboo topic in the In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rampant HIV stigma has seen the number of HIV/AIDS deaths continue to rise.
Continue readingWomen Responding Well to PrEP Variation to Popular Truvada
A new HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug has been found to be safe and well tolerated among women bringing the number of PrEP pills in the market to two.
Continue readingA Cancer Drug Could Be the Cure for HIV
Scientists have found an anti-cancer drug that could be the answer to curing HIV for good. This could mean that patients don’t have to take HIV dtugs for life.
Continue readingOver 120,000 People in the US Using PrEP Since 2012
Over 136,000 people are on HIV PrEP a drug used to prevent HIV infection. However, populations at the highest risk of infection have lower access to the drug.
Continue reading40% Drop in HIV Cases at London Clinic Could Hold the Answer to HIV Prevention
A clinic in London is on its way to wipping out new HIV infections after witnessing a 40% drop in new rates following rigorous testing and use of HIV PrEP.
Continue readingTrump’s HIV Foreign Aid Cuts Could Lead to 1.8 Million Deaths in Africa
US President Trump proposed to cut HIV funding to Africa, a move projected to cause over 1.8 million deaths in the next 10 years due to lack of HIV treatment.
Continue reading‘Stealthing’ Becomes a Major Issue in HIV/AIDS Prevention
Stealthing, the act of men removing the condom during sex without the knowledge or permission of their partners is raising concerns of increased HIV infections.
Continue readingHow PEP Works, When You May Need To Take It and Where to Get it
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), the HIV morning after pill is effective in preventing HIV if you have been exposed to an infected person. Here’s how it works.
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