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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.

AAP · Dec 1, 2023

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 Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

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 Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

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 Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

First at-home HIV tests launched in Tesco as sufferers say stigma continues

Study found Britons believe sharing drinks and cutlery with a HIV positive person can cause transmission.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Elton John addresses Parliament urging leaders to do more to end Aids epidemic

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

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023