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WHO/Europe and MSF join forces to improve TB and HIV care across Eastern Europe and ...

... HIV epidemics among vulnerable populations. In the region, AIDS-related deaths continue to rise and annual new HIV infections are not declining ... View article...

Silent killer, simple fix? How to save SA from hypertension

South Africa moved the care of uncomplicated HIV /Aids patients to lower-level healthcare workers, such as specially trained nurses and adherence ... View article...

‎'Bluetoothing': The Drug Practice That Health Workers Say Could Fuel HIV

It is also called "hotspotting" or "flashblooding." Health workers say it turns an already dangerous habit into a near-perfect route for HIV and ... View article...

ECDC calls for systematic prenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis across Europe

ECDC reports that in 2024, 196 HIV diagnoses attributed to vertical transmission and 140 confirmed cases of congenital syphilis were reported in the ... View article...

Lahore tops list as Punjab records 9,634 new HIV cases in seven months

Punjab recorded 9634 new HIV registrations in the first seven months of 2026, surpassing the 7920 registrations reported across the entire ... View article...

None of the 12 clinics audited by the ECDC in Romania, Greece and Poland met the target ...

A pilot audit of European HIV testing standards shows delays from a reactive test to diagnostic confirmation and major differences in rapid access ... View article...

Gains and gaps in SA mine health and safety

Infectious disease control, particularly for HIV and tuberculosis, remains a cornerstone of occupational health in the South African mining industry. View article...

HIV cases on the rise in Thunder Bay

HIV is a sexually transmitted infection that can be found in blood and other bodily fluids. It is most commonly transmitted through condomless sex and ... View article...