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South African AIDS researcher wins 500,000-euro French prize
Quarraisha Abdool Karim is best known for a study that found that a gel of the anti-retroviral drug tenofovir is effective in reducing the risk of women catching HIV and genital herpes during sex
Coronavirus lockdowns could spark rise in HIV infections, experts warn
In a survey, a quarter of the men say they had experienced problems getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases, because thousands of centers that used to provide them have closed down
Groups step up to help people living with HIV during coronavirus outbreak
People living with HIV are among those significantly affected by lockdowns which pose challenges to access life-saving medication and services
London man 2nd patient to be cured of HIV
Researchers caution that the breakthrough does not constitute a generalized cure for HIV, which leads to nearly one million deaths every year
National HIV Testing Day: Where you can get tested in Metro Cebu
Several sites across Metro Cebu are providing free HIV testing on Saturday, November 23
7.2 million HIV-positive in South Africa, says study
South Africa has the largest number of HIV-positive people in the world, says The Lancet HIV Journal
New law allows minors to get HIV test without parents' consent
A key provision of the new law allows minors from 15 to 17 years old to undergo HIV testing even without parental consent
Pia Wurtzbach headlines fashion show in Cebu for HIV/AIDS awareness
'Etuf: Cebu’s Premier Fashion Auction for HIV/AIDS Advocacy' happens on July 6
OFWs now comprise 10% of Filipinos with HIV – ACTS-OFW
Of the 65,463 confirmed cases listed in the National HIV/AIDS Registry as of March 2019, 6,524 are overseas Filipino workers, says ACTS-OFW
PH Army joins 36th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
The Philippine Army hosts this year’s commemoration in solidarity with the initiative to curb the HIV epidemic in the country
Treatment prevents sexual HIV transmission among gay men – study
Doctors doing the Europe-wide study do not find a single case of in-couple HIV transmission within the 8 years of the research, raising hopes that widespread antiretroviral programs could eventually end new infections
Human rights 'core guiding principle' of new HIV, AIDS law
The law's principal authors say it will help address the stigma against people living with HIV and AIDS
Duterte signs law strengthening HIV, AIDS health services
(UPDATED) The new law allows persons aged 15 to 17 years old to undergo HIV testing even without the consent of a parent or guardian
Person living with HIV grateful for priest’s hug and acceptance
Holding a placard which says 'Free Hugs. I’m HIV+' , Joross de Vera gets a warm embrace from Fr. Alvin Pila, who is a participant of the Marian procession in Intramuros
IN NUMBERS: Global HIV/AIDS cases still on the rise
The number of HIV-positive individuals continues to rise globally despite maximum efforts done to suppress the disease
WHO urges PH to 'give more attention' to growing number of HIV-AIDS cases
WHO's Dr Shin Young-soo says, sooner or later, the general population in PH – not just gay men and men having sex with men – might be infected by the virus
China HIV/AIDS cases surge by 14%
More than 40,000 new HIV/AIDS cases are reported in the second quarter alone
Experts: U.N. helped reverse AIDS epidemic. It now must do the same for TB.
Health experts call for specific action steps to combat tuberculosis
'32 Filipinos test positive for HIV-AIDS daily'
The Philippine National AIDS Council says if not enough is done there will be a quarter of a million Filipinos living with HIV-AIDS in 2030
Puerto Princesa commits to end HIV epidemic by 2030
'Ten years ago, we just had one case here. Now we have 198 enrolled in our treatment hub and 139 come from Puerto Princesa,' says Regina Villapa, city coordinator on HIV-AIDS
Catriona Gray, JC Santos share journey as HIV/AIDS awareness spokespersons
'It took losing a good friend of mine at the age of 26,' says Catriona
Kylie Verzosa wants to prove she can act too
Kylie Verzosa enjoys the life of a multihyphenate
DOH launches HIV/AIDS advocacy via pageant
The LHIVE FREE Redvocates will search for 3 spokespersons – a man, a woman, and a transwoman – to help the Department of Health spread public awareness on HIV/AIDS
Chile's new sexual freedom leads to spike in AIDS cases
Chile has the highest rate of HIV cases in Latin America – some 5,816 new cases registered last year, a jump of 96 percent since 2010
Strengthened HIV-AIDS policy nears becoming a law
The Senate and House approve the bill seeking to strengthen government policy on the prevention and control of HIV-AIDS
DOH denies Philippines has new HIV strain
'That is fake news. 'Wag po sana tayo maging simula ng mga ganoong balita kasi 'di naman po ito batay sa ebidensya,' says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to scientists who warned of a new HIV subtype
Lack of condom use contributes to rising HIV infections in PH
'Successive Philippine governments have failed miserably to propagate condom use and educate young Filipinos to avoid HIV transmission,' says Carlos Conde of Human Rights Watch
Ingestible 'mini pill box' releases weekly dose of HIV meds
Tested only in pigs so far, the tiny device is the latest attempt to make it easier for people on medication for chronic illnesses, including those infected with the AIDS-causing virus, to stick to their dosage plans
[OPINION | DASH of SAS] Modernizing the Philippines' HIV law
Government data shows that most newly reported HIV infections are among 15-24-year-old males
'We will win this': Advocates call to end HIV, AIDS stigma
Advocates and those living with the virus brings to Twitter their stories in a bid to end discrimination in the country
Netizens hail #HIVPolicyNow: 'Fight continues at Senate'
On December 4, the House of Representatives approves a bill that seeks to improve the Philippines' HIV and AIDS policy
Sketsatorial: Mitos dan fakta seputar HIV dan AIDS
Mitos: HIV dan AIDS adalah masalah bagi kaum homoseksual dan pengguna narkoba saja. Faktanya?
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HIV cases in Central Visayas hit 4,165 – DOH
It is the total number of cases since 1984, DOH Region 7 says, and HIV patients in the region are getting younger
#2030NOW: Best cure for HIV/AIDS stigma? Love and acceptance
One way to stop the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Philippines is by fighting the stigma that comes with it, says Paul Junio of LoveYourself
World lags badly on targets to slash TB, HIV, obesity – study
Overall only a fifth of 37 health related targets set under the UN s Sustainable Development Goals SDGs adopted in 2015 are likely to be met
WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach's first public HIV testing in PH
Pia launches the PIA project which will focus on spreading information about HIV SOGIE and promoting self worth among the youth
PH has 'fastest growing' HIV epidemic in Asia Pacific – DOH
85 of the new HIV infections among Filipinos are hitting 15 to 24 year old males having sex with males
'Government has to treat HIV as national emergency' – RITM doctor
AIDS experts and persons with HIV ask government to enforce the treat all policy and provide medication to patients regardless of their infection stage
Number of new HIV cases in PH breaches 1,000-mark
The Philippines now has 29 new infections every day according to the health department
Injectable AIDS drug may work 'as well' as pills – study
At present people have no option but to take lifelong daily doses of anti retroviral therapy ART which keeps the HIV virus under control but does not kill it
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'Draconian' US funding cuts would cost lives – AIDS meeting
Leaders in the fight against HIV urges the US government the largest donor to global AIDS research and treatment to reject draconian funding cuts proposed by President Donald Trump
Headway on AIDS threatened by funding slowdown
Kaiser Family Foundation says the cut in the HIV AIDS funding could lead to 200 000 new infections
Rappler columnist receives Hildegarde journalism award
UPDATED Ana Santos receives the Hildegarde People’s Choice Award in the Field of Print Journalism for her articles that seek to raise awareness on HIV AIDS and reproductive health
Pia Wurtzbach is new UNAIDS Asia-Pacific goodwill ambassador
I will use my voice my social media following for this advocacy People who are following me right now at least when they look at me they ll know that I am advocating for HIV AIDS the beauty queen says
Draft Senate bill to boost AIDS response
But the proposed law needs strong language promoting condom use
Lika-liku pendeta jalanan menyelamatkan mereka yang terpinggirkan
Agus Sutikno membantu anak anak agar mengenyam pendidikan dan ODHA mendapat pengobatan Ia dituduh melakukan Kristenisasi
Berani bersuara pada Hari Tanpa Diskriminasi 2017
“Diskriminasi ditandai ketika seseorang diberi perlakuan yang tidak adil Perlakuan tersebut menyebabkan ia kehilangan haknya ”
Aiza Seguerra pushes for lower age of HIV testing without parental consent
This is necessary says the National Youth Commission chairperson because of the 28 who get infected with HIV up to 26 are young people
