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HIV testing was compulsory. If you didn't test, they wouldn't treat you'

South Africa Standard Time — Wednesday, January 30, 2019

HIV testing was compulsory. If you didn't test, they wouldn't treat you'
- Frightened, Busisiwe left the clinic without being screened for HIV. ... or labour or shortly after, according to Statistics South Africa's 2013 figures.

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Top stories of the last 30 days

Being HIV-positive will no longer automatically disqualify police candidates in ...

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, March 29, 2024

Having HIV will no longer automatically disqualify someone from serving as a Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer, the ... View article...

Indigenous organization asking feds for $20 million to help control HIV crisis

South Africa Standard Time — Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada found that Saskatchewan and Manitoba had the highest rate of newly diagnosed HIV cases in 2022 — 19 ... View article...

COVID-19 impact on blood donor characteristics and seroprevalence of transfusion ...

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 05, 2024

... ( HIV ), and syphilis among blood donors in southern Thailand. It explores the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the blood transfusion service ... View article...

Egypt records first case of mpox

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 12, 2024

The first case of mpox has been recorded in Egypt, the country's Health Ministry said. The man, 42, is in quarantine, ... View article...

Efforts to cure HIV

South Africa Standard Time — Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Ontario researchers are making headlines around the world for efforts to find a cure for HIV leads MedicalWatch for April 1, 2024. View article...

Trends and predictors of unmet need for family planning among women living with HIV in Zambia

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 12, 2024

Prevention of vertical (mother to child) transmission of HIV is one of the key strategies towards HIV epidemic control. View article...

India top in 40 countries in condom use adherence through sex workers

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 05, 2024

According to the various scorecards of the report for 2023, India has succeeded in reducing the annual number of new HIV infections in all age ... View article...

Tanzania Merges HIV And Diabetes Care To Tackle NCD Crisis

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 05, 2024

Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. View article...

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Top stories of the last 7 days

Common HIV treatments may aid Alzheimer's disease patients

South Africa Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

Scientists have identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. View article...

Sexually Transmitted Infections—A Closer Look at NIAID Research

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 19, 2024

Certain STIs can increase a person's risk of developing cancer and increase the likelihood of acquiring or transmitting HIV . In addition, STIs can ... View article...

Distinct alterations in white matter properties and organization related to maternal treatment ...

South Africa Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

HIV exposed-uninfected (HEU) infants and children are at risk of developmental delays as compared to HIV uninfected unexposed (HUU) populations. View article...

Long-Acting Drugs May Revolutionize H.I.V. Prevention and Treatment

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 19, 2024

Long-acting therapies may obviate the need to remember to take a daily pill to prevent or treat H.I.V. And for some ... View article...

New mpox strain has chilling 'pandemic potential' scientists fear

South Africa Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

A new strain of mpox has been discovered in a small town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with researchers warning it has "pandemic ... View article...

Condom stigma stalling HIV war

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 19, 2024

Although the spread of HIV /Aids has been linked to a number of factors, the stigma associated with condom use remains the elephant in the room. View article...

Annual walk tackles misinformation, stigma around HIV, AIDS

South Africa Standard Time — Friday, April 19, 2024

HIV treatment now includes antiretroviral therapy (ART) and involves taking medication prescribed by a health professional. ART is taken in pill ... View article...

More evidence that PrEP works as well for women

South Africa Standard Time — Thursday, April 18, 2024

She found that non-daily but high adherence, taking four to six pills a week, was almost as effective at preventing HIV infection taking them every ... View article...

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