Despite the fact that each unit of blood is tested for infection, before transfusion, more than 2000 people contracted HIV infections from contaminated blood transfusions between October 2014 and March 2016 in India, an RTI response has revealed.
Each of an estimated 2.1 million Indians infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) should be getting a cocktail of drugs to prolong their lives and reduce infections, but no more than 44 per cent
In a shocking case of government apathy, a Badaun district hospital denied treatement to a HIV positive pregnant woman forcing her to travel 50 kms to Bareilly for delivery but precious time was lost and
Tata Motors, India’s premier truck manufacturing brand, has taken a ‘unique’ approach to promote safe sex among truck drivers in India as they are in the HIV high-risk group.
A recent study has stated that people diagnosed with diseases like HIV and hepatitis have higher chances of committing suicide. Study results suggest hospitalisation with infection was linked to a 42 per cent higher risk
Researchers have found that the lentiviruses, a leading cause in a variety of chronic diseases including the deadly HIV/AIDS in humans, is 60 million years old. There are millions of people worldwide who are affected
It is always said that it’s not easy to be a woman. The statement stands true in every sense, be it emotionally or physically. While women are strong enough when it comes to controlling their
London: HIV-positive individuals undergoing treatment have a low risk of transmitting the deadly virus to their partner, even if they are not using any protection during sex, a new study has found. The study was
Chandigarh: Over 21 lakh people in India are living with HIV positive at present and about seven lakh of them are not even aware of their HIV positive status, a senior Union Health Ministry officer
Orlando: The man identified as Miguel, the alleged “gay lover” of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen, has said that the latter’s act was one of revenge based on fears that he had been exposed to HIV.
Phoenix: In a shocking incident, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 29, a woman rammed her speeding red Ford Mustang car into her boyfriend after finding out that he is HIV positive. According
Kolkata: The West Bengal government has now decided to give rice at Rs two per kg to sex workers and poor HIV patients in the state. In this initiative of government all deaf and
New Delhi: Deaths caused due to AIDS in India have come down to nearly 55 pc since 2007, while new HIV infections saw a reduction by 66 pc since 2000 and around a million people
United Nations/New Delhi: Admitting that India needs to adopt the fast-track targets proposed by UNAIDS, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has stressed the need to reach out to 90 per cent of the people in
New Delhi: The government has added 106 drugs including that for Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C to the list of essential medicines, taking the total number of items to 376.In a revision of the National
New York: Scientists have found that continued semen exposure in sex workers sustains changes in the cervical and vaginal micro-environment in a way that may actually increase HIV resistance.The findings may lead the way to
London: A fitness trainer who knowingly infected two unsuspecting young women with HIV has been jailed for five years.Simon James was awarded the sentence by a Bristol court in United Kingdom for failing to tell
Los Angeles: Actor Charlie Sheen's former fiancee Scottine Ross has filed suit against him claiming assault and battery, as well as emotional distress and negligence for not disclosing his HIV status when they first engaged
In an unfortunate incident, a seven year old HIV+ boy has been forced to drop out of his school in a suburb of Kolkata.The boy's mother voluntarily informed the principal of his HIV+ status immediately
New Delhi: In an effort to enhance the information and treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), National Aids Control Organization (NACO) has launched a mobile app called ‘HELP' for AIDS awareness and prevention. It's the
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