The World Health Organization urges action against HIV drug resistance threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) alerts countries to the increasing trend of resistance to HIV…
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Study looks at unmet needs for HIV prevention among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa
One of the most common myths around older adults is that they are not sexually…
Certain species of vaginal bacteria can increase a woman’s susceptibility to HIV
Specific bacteria living in the human vagina may play a previously unrecognised role in the…
Trial initiated for long-lasting injectable PrEP to block HIV transmission
The first phase 3 clinical trial of a long-acting injectable drug to block transmission of…
Africa makes significant progress against HIV epidemic findings
Latest findings undertaken by an HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) Project National which is a multi-country…
Major HIV vaccine trial in South Africa stokes hope
After decades of shadowboxing with the human immunodeficiency virus, researchers were encouraged four years ago…
Zimbabwe selected for groundbreaking HIV vaccine research
Zimbabwe will participate in the first ever HIV vaccine research trials conducted in four continents…
#AIDS2016: Cutting-edge study to help young women
As young women continue to bear the brunt of new HIV infections, it can’t be…
Vaginal ring will help women take control of their sexual health
The fact that over half of the 35 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan…
Improving efficiency of health facilities could extend ART to many people living with HIV
Health facilities in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia could extend life-sustaining antiretroviral therapy (ART) to hundreds…