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TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024

NSW Health issues public alert over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Clients of now closed Fresh Cosmetic Clinic warned to get tested after possible exposure to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2024

GSK sales hampered by slump in demand for key vaccine

The drugmaker said sales of Arexvy fell sharply in the third quarter, but cancer and HIV treatments saw a stronger performance.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Anthony Fauci, the Man Who Thought He Was Science

On Call, Anthony Fauci's new memoir, can't disguise the damage caused by his COVID-19 policies.

Reason · Oct 6, 2024

HIV prevention: why a new injectable drug could be such a breakthrough – podcast

A new drug to prevent HIV infection is showing hugely promising results in clinical trials when injected every six months.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought

Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Prince Harry calls for 'people at the top to start listening' during campfire talk on Lesotho charity trip

The Duke of Sussex spoke on a trip to South Africa to promote his HIV charity Sentebale

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024

3 Biotech Stocks to Watch as FDA Approvals Roll In

The biotech sector is booming, fueled by rising healthcare demands, exciting advancements in technology, and increased FDA drug approvals. Thus, investing in Illumina (ILMN), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), and Gilead Sciences (GILD) could be a golden opportunity for those looking to ride the wave of future breakthroughs. Read on….

StockNews.com · Sep 23, 2024

Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told him they didn’t stock that medication. But while he waited to pay for his other purchases, he saw another customer place the medication he just asked for on…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024