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India and Karnataka should target zero transmission of HIV in next five years: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the country and Karnataka should target zero transmission of HIV/AIDs in the next five years.

The Hindu

Countries that criminalise gay sex are impeding fight against Aids, UN warns

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws lead to stigmatism and deny access to lifesaving drugs and services

The Guardian - UK

PrEP drug highly effective at reducing risk of HIV, study says

Drug can cut risk of being diagnosed with HIV by 86%

Evening Standard

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Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight – homing in on disparities can help get care to those who need it most

As the globe marks another World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it’s crucial to both acknowledge the significant strides made in the global battle against HIV and recognize the persistent challenges that remain. While the United States had seen a slow decline in the overall number of new HIV infections…

The Conversation

We could end the AIDS epidemic in less than a decade. Here's how.

Experts have laid out a road map to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Is it possible?

LiveScience

‘A moment to fight again’: US activists warn of backsliding on World Aids Day

Republicans have proposed $767m in cuts to HIV funding and held up Pepfar reauthorization for first time since 2003

The Guardian - US

Memorial for victims of HIV and AIDs takes first step as Sadiq Khan commits funding

The memorial is expected to be in place by 2026, City Hall has confirmed

Evening Standard

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‘Our tapestries open ears’: the South African women stitching monumental tales of love and loss

A collective based in Eastern Cape has tackled funerals, colonialism and HIV in massive fabric artworks. Their latest piece is a heartfelt cry against climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK

World AIDS Day: Know Signs, Stages Of HIV And Steps for Prevention

World AIDS Day targets to address one of the most pressing global public health challenges, which currently has no cure.

Medical Daily

HIV prevention drug for Kenyan sex workers helps curb new infections

Kenya has a severe, generalised HIV epidemic, with 1.4 million cases. But in recent years, the country has experienced a notable decline in the prevalence of the virus, attributed in part to increased access to antiretroviral drugs. In 2016, Kenya became one of the first African countries to make antiretroviral…

France 24

End to Aids epidemic by 2030 'still on the horizon' says UN

As countries mark World Aids Day Friday, the United Nations has said it's possible to wipe out the disase by 2030 – but only if communities and are given the means to do so. This comes as South Africa recorded its first significant fall in the number of people suffering…

Radio France Internationale

‘We’re falling behind’: Scotland’s race to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030

THE UK wasn’t Monica Marques’s first choice of country to run away to.

The National (Scotland)

Nearly half of new HIV cases among young people

Nearly half of the 9,000-plus new HIV infections in Thailand each year are people aged between 15-24 years old, according to the Department of Disease Control.

Bangkok Post

Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Findings from Australia's HIV Taskforce report chart a path to ending transmission of the virus by the end of the decade as the world marks World AIDS Day.

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The Conversation

A Kid Called Troy at 30: this beautiful Aussie film was one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced

Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been held each year on December 1. This World AIDS Day, we’re reflecting on one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced: A Kid Called Troy, released in Australia 30 years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Walsall trust failed man with HIV, ombudsman finds

‘It’s just really sad that I don’t think to this day… there is a willingness to change,’ says former patient

The Hindu

AIDS can be stopped with science-backed tools

Globally 39M living with HIV; 2.4M in India. Prevention interventions not enough; no vaccine. Involve communities, invest in testing, implement WHO guidelines to prevent advanced HIV. Antiretroviral therapy saves lives, India produces generic HIV meds. PrEP & long-acting injectable PrEP can prevent HIV. By 2025, 95% of PLHIV should have…

LiveScience

Could CRISPR cure HIV someday?

An early-stage clinical trial raises hope for a new, single-dose HIV therapy that uses CRISPR, the famous gene-editing system.

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The Times of India

Here’s all you need to know about AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal and severe stage of Infection caused by human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) . It remains a global health concern, necessitating comprehensive awareness and the need to understand the transmission and prevention of AIDS.

The Times of India

World AIDS day: Mental health challenges faced by individuals living with HIV and how to overcome them

Historically, AIDS was first identified in West Africa in the late 19th century. However, a lack of awareness, especially among children under the age of 15, has contributed to its spread. Many people succumbed to AIDS simply because they didn't know how to treat it. Globally, India ranks third in…

The Hindu

Health dept. to launch campaign to end AIDS by 2025

Kerala Health Dept. to launch "Zero new HIV infection by 2025" campaign. Density of HIV infection in Kerala is 0.06, lower than national figure of 0.22. World AIDS Day on Dec 1, theme "Let communities lead". UNAIDS: Communities can lead in building trust, innovating, monitoring policies & services, holding providers…

Evening Standard

Billy Porter details ‘the worst year of his life’ amid bankruptcy plus HIV and diabetes diagnosis

The actor first spoke publicly about his HIV diagnosis in 2021, explaining that he kept it secret for over a decade out of fear of harming his career

The Hindu

At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than national average

At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than the national average of 0.22%. While Nagaland tops the list of States with the highest prevalence (1.61%), Karnataka is in the ninth position, according to data from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).

The Independent UK

Elton John addresses Britain's Parliament, urging lawmakers to do more to fight HIV/AIDS

Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS

Evening Standard

Sir Elton John tells Parliament: 'We can be first country to defeat HIV'

The singer-songwriter was honoured at a reception hosted at the Speaker’s House for his commitment to ending the Aids epidemic

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