HIV

Articles related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS.

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A doctor seeing a patient in a clinic in Mukono, central Uganda. A UNAIDS report indicates that successes in treating people with HIV have led to life expectancy in Africa rising from 56 to 61 years since 2010. Copyright: Arne Hoel / World Bank (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

HIV progress raises life expectancy in Africa - UN

23 Jul 2024

5 min read

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Estella Mufute, who has been living with HIV for the past 23 years, stands at the entrance of her house in Sakubva, Mutare. Credit: Farai Shawn Matiashe/Gavi/2024

In Zimbabwe, progress on HIV management is also helping protect patients from other deadly threats

19 Jul 2024

7 min read

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Mothers with babies waiting for an HIV education session at a clinic in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Male infants infected with HIV during pregnancy are more likely than girls to achieve sustained HIV remission after receiving treatment, researchers say. Copyright: Courtesy of kommanderkat (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Boys born with higher natural resistance to HIV, study finds

8 Jul 2024

4 min read

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Ladislas Ndikumana while repairing his boat on the shores of lake Tanganyika in Rumonge province. Credit: Moses Havyarimana

Angling for better health for Burundi’s fishers and fishmongers

5 Jul 2024

4 min read

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AI generated picture of nanoparticles and molecules. Credit: Glen Kelp from Pixabay

Nanoparticles offer progress towards an HIV vaccine: new study

5 Jun 2024

2 min read

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Tabo Lukato-Hadunka during a school sensitization campaign. Credit: Tabo Lukato-Hadunka

Zambia is the first country in Africa to roll out long-acting, injectable HIV prevention drug

3 Jun 2024

4 min read

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In Côte d’Ivoire, transgender communities break down barriers in the fight against HIV

31 May 2024

5 min read

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The Viral Most Wanted: The Retroviruses

15 May 2024

8 min read

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Samanthi Niroshani, Imalsha Prabodani and Nalika Amaratunga on their rounds. Credit: Aanya Wipulasena

In Sri Lanka, health workers go the extra mile to keep sex workers safe

14 May 2024

5 min read

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Ministry of Health senior officials and international health partners during the launch of the Eswatini 2024 HPV vaccine US$1.3 million grant. Credit: Sithembile Hlatshwayo

Eswatini, burdened doubly with HIV and cervical cancer, targets safety for the next generation

13 May 2024

7 min read

HIV HPV

A lab technician works on a sample drawn from patient seeking treatment for reproductive health services at Maswa District Hospital. Credit: Syriacus Buguzi

Tanzania to tackle HIV, hepatitis, and STIs in unified approach

5 Mar 2024

4 min read

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Rendered image of blood cells. Credit: ANIRUDH on Unsplash

HIV among older South Africans in rural areas: big study shows there’s a problem that’s being neglected

29 Feb 2024

5 min read

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