World AIDS Day 2024: Learn about the early signs and symptoms of HIV infection to promote awareness and early detection. Stay informed and join the fight against HIV/AIDS this December 1st.
In 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made a groundbreaking decision to remove the age limit of 65 years for individuals purchasing health insurance policies, aiming to broaden coverage and enhance financial security against healthcare expenses.
Apple introduced a special red edition of the Watch Series 9 on World AIDS Day, supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS and offering unique watch faces.
World Aids Vaccine Day 2023: On May 18, 1988, the first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed by people all around the world. Know, history, significance about the day.
HIV can develop AIDS if it is not treated (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective treatment available. There are numerous HIV myths that have no truth. Have a look at them here.
AIDS is a condition caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). On World AIDS Day, know 5 quick tips to practice safe sex & avoid STDs like HIV, also know the symptoms of STDs (Sexually transmitted diseases).
Every year World AIDS Day is celebrated to show support for HIV Infected people and to give tribute to AIDS patients. Read to know more about history, significance, and theme.
World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccinations in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. Read on to know history, significance, theme, quotes and other details about this day.
As many as 85,000 of HIV have been reported in India during the first phase of the COVID-19 lockdown due to unprotected sexual activity. Therefore, it is important to understand the importance of having sex in a safe manner so that you don't catch HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease or STDs.
The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) informed that 85,268 HIV cases were reported due to unprotected sexual activity across the country during the period of the first COVID lockdown in 2020-21.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared December 1 as World AIDS Day in 1988. Over 36 million lives have been lost to HIV or AIDS-related diseases so far, and an estimated 37.7 million individuals are suffering from it, at the end of 2020. World AIDS Day 2021: From causes, prevention to treatment, here's everything you should know about HIV AIDS.
In a groundbreaking study, a team of University of California- Davis Health researchers have uncovered the stem cells' ability to restore immunity and repair gut damage caused by HIV.
The pre-existing conditions among people living with HIV/AIDS may contribute to the severity of their Covid-19 cases. The beneficial effects of antiviral drugs, such astenofovir and protease-inhibitors, in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and death from Covid-19 in people living with HIV/AIDS remain inconclusive, according to the researchers
Today on World AIDS Day, celebrities from the world of television opened up on the need to continue the efforts to remove stigma that is often associated with the ailment.
Mizoram reported on Monday that at least 17,897 people are infected with HIV/AIDS, the highest in the country, with nine persons testing positive everyday.
There are possibilities of HIV positive women transmitting the virus to their offsprings during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding, he said. "We launched this programme in Ganjam district in 2014," said district programme manager, AIDS Control, Hemant Das.
Similarly, an American man Timothy Brown, who came to be known as the Berlin patient when he underwent a similar treatment for HIV in 2007, which led to similar results. Brown has been HIV-free ever since.
World AIDS Day 2018: From causes, prevention to treatment, here's everything you should know about HIV AIDS.
The government will also issue necessary guidelines with respect to protocols for HIV and AIDS related diagnostic facilities. Anti-retroviral therapy and opportunistic infection management will also be applicable to all persons.
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