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HIV test providers work on being more accessible via frequent mobile services, express services

DTAP Clinic Medical Group offers an express service in doctorless individual stations.

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Ageing with HIV: Drugs subdue virus, but cause some damage

www.the-star.co.ke

Elderly people with HIV need annual tests for kidney function, but many cannot afford

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HIV Drug Buyers Fight Bid To Combine 9th Circ. Appeal Briefs

www.law360.com

Drug buyers that allege Gilead Sciences Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals delayed generic versions of HIV medications told the Ninth Circuit it would be unfair to grant the companies' call for a single brief addressing the 17 appeals filed…

Tuesday, May 28

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Researchers genetically modify E. coli bacteria with part of HIV virus in bid for successful vaccine

medicalxpress.com

Nikolai Scherbak, docent of biology at Örebro University, has just returned to Sweden after participating in a conference in South Africa where he presented a study that increases the chances of developing a vaccine against HIV. Together…

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Circumcision may reduce the risk of HIV infection

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A randomized controlled trial comprised of 247 men who have sex with men (MSM) found that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) can prevent incident HIV infection. These findings suggest that MSM should be included in VMMC guidelines.…

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Kenya: 1.3mn People With HIV Under Treatment in Over 3,000 Health Centres - MoH

allafrica.com

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health says 1.3 million people living with HIV and AIDS and under treatment across 3,752 facilities.

South Africa: HIV Treatment for Kids Has Improved and There Is More to Come, Says Dr Moherndran Archary

allafrica.com

Dr Moherndran Archary's research has helped shape South African health policy, most notably the rollout of better HIV treatments for children and babies. Spotlight's Biénne Huisman chatted to him about the state of HIV treatment for kids…

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UN Plus relaunches to support and advocate for UN workforce members living with HIV

www.unaids.org

The survey findings underscored that many UN workforce living with HIV still face workplace stigma and discrimination, which negatively affects their professional opportunities and personal well-being. Mental health concerns were also…

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MoH dismisses reports of poor quality HIV testing kits

www.the-star.co.ke

"It is important that the gains made in the response to HIV are not rolled back due to misinformation."

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Uganda: Politics Trump Prevention As HIV Races Through Uganda's Prisons

allafrica.com

Wakiso, Uganda -- Infection rates among incarcerated people are more than twice the national average. But behind bars, basic prevention tools are denied.

Monday, May 27

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Meet Azima: Frontline hero of the HIV response in Uzbekistan

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Azima has lived with HIV since childhood; she was abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandmother. Today she is recognized as an inspirational community leader in the HIV response, including for the vital role she has played in…

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Nigeria: Children's Day - No Child Should Be Born With HIV - NACA

allafrica.com

In commemoration of this year's Children's Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said that no child deserves to be born with HIV, especially in an era marked by advanced technology and innovation.

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Kenyan HIV researcher wins prestigious US varsity award

www.the-star.co.ke

Edagwa invented a technique to allow people with HIV to take ARVs only once in six months or once a year

Sunday, May 26

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Children’s Day: No Child Should Be Born With HIV — NACA

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In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said that no child deserves to be born with HIV, especially in an era marked by advanced technology and innovation. The director-general…

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Children’s Day: NACA reaffirms commitment to prevent HIV transmission to children

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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from mothers to their children. The effort...

Friday, May 24

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Nick Jonas Rocks the Stage With Headbanger Hit ‘Jealous’ in White Tuxedo Jacket at Cannes’ Annual HIV-AIDS Charity Dinner

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Before the Jonas Brothers performed, Cher, despite her 78 years, belted out one hit number after another for 15 minutes, dressed in a dazzling sequined purple pantsuit, from her own Believe to an acoustic rendition of 'Walking in Memphis',…

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To make progress on HIV epidemic, put lifesaving medicine in vending machines

thehill.com

If the White House wants to meet its goal of ending the HIV epidemic six years from now, it should make PrEP and PEP OTC and get them into vending machines ASAP.

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Kenya-US partner to integrate HIV into public health care

www.the-star.co.ke

The roadmap will ensure quality and impact are retained.

Thursday, May 23

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Nigeria: SFH, Taraba Govt Empower 87 Indigent Persons Living With HIV

allafrica.com

N70,000 cash was given to each of the 87 beneficiaries as seed grant after an assessment of the viability of their business plans.