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HIV patient 'first in remission' without transplant
In a potential breakthrough, a HIV-positive man is cured of the illness without needing a bone marrow transplant
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
[OPINION] A bigger monster to fight: Depression and living with HIV
'Yes, I fell in love with someone who was HIV-positive, and despite warnings from other people to just end the relationship, I chose to stay'
Quezon City targets zero new HIV cases by 2030
The city government increases to P12 million the allocation for its HIV program in the 2020 budget for treatment and virus containment
[OPINION] The stain in my blood: Thoughts of a person living with HIV
We don't discriminate against people who have diabetes or high blood pressure, so why would we discriminate against people who have HIV?
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
HIV an emerging concern in Central Visayas jails – BJMP
'The estimated global HIV prevalence among prisoners is 3%, in some settings the HIV prevalence in prisons is 15 times higher than in the general population,' says the World Health Organization
$14 billion goal in sight for fighting AIDS, TB, malaria
Promises for replenishment money are made at meeting in France of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Cebu has most reported HIV cases in Central Visayas
Cebu province records 69 cases of HIV infection during the month of May alone and a total of 333 infections from January to May
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
American man jailed in U.S. over Singapore HIV data leak
Mikhy Farrera Brochez is convicted by a Kentucky court in June for trying to extort the Singapore government using the stolen data
HIV-positive OFWs could surpass 7,000 mark in 2019– ACTS-OFW
ACTS-OFW urges early testing and treatment for OFWs who suspect they might have acquired HIV
[OPINION] Unsent letter from a person living with HIV to his mom
It breaks my heart that I can’t allow you yet to love me more because I might scare you
New implant, vaccine trial offer fresh HIV hope
The implant uses a molecule called MK-8591, which is roughly 10 times stronger as an HIV inhibitor than medicines currently on the market, and which has a very high barrier against resistance
AIDS deaths down a third since 2010 – U.N.
Highlighting the enormous progress made since the height of the AIDS epidemic in the mid-1990s, the report shows the number of people dying from the disease fell from 800,000 in 2017 to 770,000 last year.
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
Over 600 people test HIV positive in Pakistan city
(UPDATED) Most of the people who tested positive for HIV in Rato Dero, Pakistan, are children 2 to 12 years old
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
Pakistan police arrest doctor after 90 infected by HIV syringe
Authorities are alerted after 18 children from a town on the outskirts of Larkana city test positive for HIV, which causes AIDS, prompting health officials to carry out wider screenings
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
WATCH: What can you do to encourage HIV testing?
Beyond raising awareness on how HIV spreads, it is important to address the stigma surrounding the virus
Second HIV remission patient rekindles cure hope
Ten years after the first confirmed case of an HIV-infected person being rid of the deadly disease, a man known only as the 'London patient' shows no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months, researchers report
Denying health, life insurance to people with HIV illegal – lawmaker
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel makes the clarification as several insurances companies still exclude HIV-related cases from their coverages
Fury at HIV data leak in conservative Singapore
Those in Singapore with HIV have long complained of prejudice and campaigners say the negative reaction to the data breach has highlighted the stigma
Trump seeks to 'eliminate HIV' in U.S. within 10 years
'My budget will ask Democrats and Republicans to make the needed commitment to eliminate the HIV epidemic in the United States within 10 years,' US President Trump says
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
[OPINION] I'm complicit in the rise of the HIV epidemic – and so are you
I am not writing this to blame anyone. Instead, I invite you to be part of the solution.
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
HIV infects one teenaged girl every 3 minutes – UN
Girls and young women make up two-thirds of 15- to 19-year-olds infected with HIV in 2017, according to data revealed at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam
Candidate AIDS vaccine passes key early test
The candidate vaccine will be tested in 2,600 women in southern Africa to see whether it prevents HIV infection
Indonesia 'anti-LGBT abuses' fuel HIV cases – Human Rights Watch
Government actions are discouraging some at-risk groups from accessing prevention and treatment services, according to a new Human Rights Watch report
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
Get tested on nationwide HIV testing day
PRESS RELEASE: Free and confidential HIV testing in 10 sites in Metro Manila, Luzon, and Mindanao on Saturday, May 26, from 11 am to 7 pm
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