The Latest Breaking News from HIV

London ‘on course’ to become world’s first major city to eliminate new HIV infections

The city is aiming to have zero new cases, preventable deaths or stigma related to HIV by 2030

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

The right's newest target: HIV treament

Recent events suggest that the newest casualty in these battles may be access to HIV care

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Lisa Jarvis: A Texas judge hits preventive health care with a gut punch

A federal judge in Texas ruled last week that insurers no longer have to cover some preventive services that have long been included under the Affordable Care Act. It’s a frustrating decision that will likely hurt Americans’ health. At least some insurers are likely to take the opportunity to cut…

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023

The ABC's In Our Blood shines a light on lesbian activism during the AIDS crisis – but there's more to their story

The recent ABC mini-series, In Our Blood, offers a fictionalised account of Australia’s response to AIDS, focusing on the development of a partnership between impacted communities, health professionals and government.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

Scottish HIV charity to shut down amid 'significant challenges'

A SCOTTISH charity that has supported people with HIV for the last three decades is set to shut down.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023

Edinburgh HIV charity closes down after supporting thousands

HIV Scotland was saved from closure once before when the government performed U-turn on cutting funding

Edinburgh Live · Mar 25, 2023

HIV charity that supported thousands in Scotland closes down

HIV Scotland said ‘significant challenges’ led to the closure with the board ‘unable to identify a unifying solution

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2023

Tobacco consumption is the leading cause of TB in India: Key signs to note

According to a study, India has the highest burden of TB globally, and the disease is responsible for killing about 480,000 people every year and more than 1400 every day in the country. WHO states that a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021 (including 187 000…

The Times of India · Mar 24, 2023

You can now get a free at-home HIV test. Here's how.

A new program will distribute 1 million free at-home HIV tests to U.S. residents and is collaborating with the dating app Grindr to promote the service.

LiveScience · Mar 23, 2023

TB kills 75,000 children in Africa every year: how this can stop

Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and curable disease. Half of the world’s 30 highest TB burden countries are in Africa. In many of these countries, TB is the leading cause of death across age groups, but especially among children. Globally, TB is the leading cause of death by any single…

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023