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Kerala High Court suggests that Centre formulate a protocol on employment of persons with Hepatitis B

Kerala HC suggests Union Govt. come out with protocols to prevent discrimination against persons suffering from Hepatitis B in civil/public employment. Criticised medical board's report for declaring petitioner unfit solely due to infection. Deputy Solicitor General of India submitted Union Govt. has policy for HIV-infected persons, but not for Hepatitis…

The Hindu

Deborah Birx, former COVID-19 White House adviser, to join Texas Tech’s health center

Birx served in the Trump administration, helping states navigate COVID-19. Her work in public health largely focused on HIV and AIDS.

The Texas Tribune

South Africa’s ‘X-factor’ will make them tough to beat at Rugby World Cup claims Gareth Thomas

The former Wales captain also believes France can reach the final at their home tournament

The Independent UK

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Republicans move to slash CDC budget

The HIV program launched in 2019 with the goal of cutting new infections nationwide by 90% by 2030

Salon

Republicans' opposition to abortion threatens a global HIV program that has saved 25 million lives

The United States government two decades ago created what it describes as the largest commitment by any nation in history to combat a single disease, AIDS

The Independent UK

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

DMK's A. Raja sparks controversy by comparing Sanatana Dharma to HIV; CM Stalin defends son Udhayanidhi's remarks; BJP president Annamalai sends letter to Governor urging to file case against Udhayanidhi; DVAC and Minister's counsels request Madras HC judge to recuse himself from hearing disproportionate assets case; Kanagaraj's brother's wife lodges…

The Hindu

DMK MP A. Raja compares Sanatana Dharma with HIV

MP Raja said Sanatana Dharma is like HIV, needs to be destroyed. People in North India are looking to DMK and Dravidian parties for "cure". Raja supported Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks comparing Sanatana Dharma to dengue and malaria. He said it is dangerous and must be rooted out. DMK functionaries…

The Hindu

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Finding proof for an axiom - that nutrition aids in health care recoveries

Nutrition essential for body to recuperate; RATIONS trial by Anurag Bhargava et al studies effect of food basket & micronutrients on TB recovery. Sub-optimal diet a risk factor for non-communicable diseases; food as formal part of patient care & treatment being experimented. WFP initiated nutrition supplements & counselling for PLHIV…

The Hindu

Trump launched an ambitious effort to end HIV. House Republicans want to defund it

Republicans in Congress back substantial cuts to the budget of the CDC, taking aim at one of former President Donald Trump's major health programs: a push to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.

WEKU

‘We need to act on the scale we did for HIV’: South Africa struggles to avert a diabetes ‘car crash’

The disease kills more women in the country than any other, but lack of funding and awareness means few get support, and a fast-food culture only adds to the problem

The Guardian - UK

'Motherhood is hard': young, HIV-positive mums in South Africa open up about regret and anger

For any woman, pregnancy and giving birth are major life-changing experiences. Becoming a mother brings with it a range of emotions and, in many African cultures, positive emotions are centred when talking about motherhood.

The Conversation

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus.

The Conversation

The door to door service that is changing the diagnosis for Malawians

In a country where many live far from clinics, a home-visit scheme has been a breakthrough in treating illnesses such as diabetes and spotting cancers

The Guardian - UK

EastEnders HIV storyline coincides with new research into lack of awareness about the virus

The Terrence Higgins Trust revealed that just 36 per cent of people in the UK know the facts about HIV transmission

Evening Standard

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Rapid survey highlights lack of access to free medicines in government hospitals

Patients visiting govt. hospitals in Karnataka spending avg. ₹433 per visit on medicines, found SAAK survey. Govt. urged to implement free access to medicines, strengthen public health system, provide nutritional support to HIV/TB patients & end privatisation of health care.

Dynamite News

Study suggests how HIV drug formulation help improve treatment results for children worldwide

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have helped confirm the dose, safety, and efficacy of a drug formulation designed to treat children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Read further on Dynamite News:

WEKU

Filling Fauci's shoes: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo is HIV expert and a lot of fun at parties

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will lead NIH's infectious diseases institute. Colleagues say she has a wide breadth of knowledge and a joyful demeanor.

Salon

Why are fewer Americans using condoms?

Against a backdrop of rising STI cases and decreasing reproductive rights, condom use has recklessly fallen

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Studies shows new HIV drug formulation may help improve treatment outcomes for children worldwide

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have contributed to the confirmation of the dose, safety, and efficacy of a medication formulation intended to treat children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Global AIDS program targeted in abortion battle gets new home in State Department bureau

The State Department has launched a new bureau aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy

LiveScience

Mysterious case of the 'Geneva patient,' the latest person in long-term remission from HIV, raises questions

A man entered long-term remission from HIV after a stem cell transplant, but unlike in previous, similar cases, the patient's transplant donor did not carry an HIV-resistant gene variant.

The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor used her fame ‘to break down stigma’

Women’s and HIV groups pay tribute to a ‘proud ally’ who ‘challenged’ Ireland.

The Hindu

Acute shortage of HIV testing kits in Karnataka hits patients hard

Karnataka facing HIV test kit shortage; KSAPS procuring 3 lakh kits & expecting 6 lakh from NACO in 1 week. Counsellors report patients angry & unable to trace if tested positive. DCs, CEOs, KSAPS, NHM & ARS asked to procure kits locally using funds.

The Independent UK

Relatives of infected blood victims demand full compensation in letter to No 10

Campaigners handed a letter to Downing Street on Monday calling for redress.

LiveScience

People on HIV meds have 'almost zero' chance of spreading virus via sex once levels are low

A review of data from thousands of people in 25 countries finds that people taking HIV medicine have "almost zero risk" of spreading the virus via sex once their levels are low.

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