How the red ribbon became a global symbol for Aids – Firstpost
Almost 65 years after the world’s first Aids case was documented in Kinshasa in what was then the Belgian Congo, the red ribbon has become the symbol of support for…
A Call To Action For Ending The AIDS Epidemic
Every year on December 1st, the world observes World AIDS Day, a day devoted to educating people about HIV/AIDS and remembering those who have died from the illness. Emphasising the…
“Remarkable Global Progress”: HIV Cases, Deaths Declining
Paris: The number of new HIV infections and deaths is falling worldwide, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.But HIV is far from being stamped out and more…
Anti-HIV drug Lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy, no safety concerns in women: Study – Firstpost
Lenacapavir, injectable twice a year, is developed by the US-based biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug. These drugs prevent the spread of infection in people…
1,790 People Infected With HIV/AIDS In Tripura In 2023-24
During 2022-23, new HIV/AIDS infection was detected among 1847 people. (Representational)Agartala: Tripura government on Wednesday said that 1790 persons were infected by HIV/AIDS with a positivity rate of 0.92 per…
Injection Twice A Year 100% Effective In HIV Treatment: Study
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.The trial…