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Ultimate guide to managing genital herpes: What works and what doesn’t
Here's why genital herpes keeps coming back and expert tips on how to stop it.

Updated on Apr 04, 2025 07:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
HC rejects decision denying HIV positive personnel promotion, appointment in paramilitary forces
HC rejects decision denying HIV positive personnel promotion, appointment in paramilitary forces

Updated on Mar 31, 2025 02:43 PM IST
PTI |
2,000 new HIV cases possible every day due to USAID cuts, warns UN agency
There could be 2,000 new HIV infections every day globally due to USAID cuts, the United Nations AIDS agency said.

Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:35 PM IST
Reuters |
‘Annual shot to prevent HIV proven safe’
The new study, published in The Lancet, is the first to evaluate a once-yearly injection of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.

Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:03 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Africa's top health official presses U.S. to for health aid to resume
USA-TRUMP/AID-AFRICA:Africa's top health official presses U.S. to for health aid to resume

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:32 PM IST
Reuters |
New injectable variant of HIV-preventing drug in ‘poorest’ countries soon
Gilead Sciences is seeking approval from the USFDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) for a global rollout of its injectable drug version.

Published on Dec 17, 2024 10:09 PM IST
World AIDS Day: What is the theme for 2024? Know date, history and more
World AIDS Day 2024: It is held on December 1 to raise awareness about the prevention. From theme to history, here's all you need to know.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 10:05 AM IST
World AIDS Day: PMC to hold week-long awareness events
Pune Municipal Corporation will hold a week of awareness events for World AIDS Day, focusing on youth and featuring activities at various public venues.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Over 19 men test HIV positive after contact with same girl in Uttarakhand
The outbreak came to light when the youths began to get sick, and hospital tests confirmed their HIV diagnoses in Nainital's Ramnagar.

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:58 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV: New study shows
The study states that people with HIV can receive kidneys from deceased donors with the virus.

Published on Oct 17, 2024 10:45 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Maha starts 1HP to prevent TB in people living with HIV
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It can cause infection in the lungs or other tissues

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Husband who ‘drugged wife’ allegedly invited HIV+ man to rape her over 6 times
Dominique Pelicot allegedly used a website to enlist men to rape his drugged wife, Gisele Pelicot. Reportedly, one of her alleged attackers was HIV+.

Published on Sep 06, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Top physicians come together in Delhi to discuss evolving STI threats
The scientific deliberations covered both the factors facilitating the resurgence of the STIs and also the newer sexually transmitted agents

Updated on Aug 31, 2024 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Hepatitis cases soar among Indian children: What is causing it?
Are our kids safe? The alarming spike in hepatitis cases in India are more deadly than HIV and TB combined. Experts reveal what’s causing it.

Published on Aug 27, 2024 01:42 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Injectable HIV medication: What you need to know
Long-acting injectable medication is seen as an effective alternative to taking pills to treat or prevent HIV infection.

Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
German man likely the 7th person to be ‘cured’ of HIV, say doctors
The German man, who wished to remain anonymous, was dubbed the "next Berlin patient".

Published on Jul 18, 2024 11:56 PM IST
AFP |
International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Date, history, significance
International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: From history to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

Published on May 27, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
How did 30,000 people get infected with HIV in UK? Blood scandal report tomorrow
UK's infected blood scandal is considered the deadliest to have affected Britain's National Health Service (NHS) since its founding in 1948.

Published on May 19, 2024 02:26 PM IST
What is vampire facial? 5 points on beauty trend that infected 3 women with HIV
In New Mexico, three women contracted HIV after getting a vampire facial at a local salon. But what exactly is a vampire facial? Here's all you need to know.

Published on Apr 29, 2024 11:44 AM IST
Vampire facial fail: First cases of HIV transmitted from cosmetic needles found
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa.

Updated on Apr 29, 2024 11:06 AM IST
AP |
SC rejects govt’s plea on order to pay HIV+ veteran ₹1.5 crore
Supreme Court dismisses govt's review petition, upholds ₹1.5 crore compensation for ex-air force corporal who contracted HIV from military hospital transfusion.

Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST
, New Delhi
Abraham ThomasThe pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair

Published on Apr 01, 2024 10:02 AM IST
AP |
Accessibility of healthcare facilities with early infant diagnosis for HIV a key barrier: Study
ICMR-NARI study identifies barriers in accessing Early Infant Diagnosis programme for HIV in India due to limited healthcare facility access and societal stigma.

Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:16 AM IST
63 prisoners found infected with HIV in Lucknow District Jail
Jail authorities shared that majority of the infected prisoners have a history of drug addiction.

Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Integrated medical testing for prisoners in Uttar Pradesh jails begins
The drive to test prisoners for HIV, TB, hepatitis and syphilis started from jails in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Ayodhya, Badaun, Bulandshahr, Farrukhabad and Ghazipur and would continue in other jails in a phased manner

Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:08 AM IST
Gaurav Saigal, Lucknow
‘India loses more than 1% GDP through the exclusion of LGBT persons’
Economist MV Lee Badgett has studied the economic impact of not extending the social institution of marriage to same-sex couples. An interview

Published on Nov 27, 2023 08:49 PM IST
GSVM Med College denies allegations of contaminated blood transfusions
The press conference, which was postponed twice during the day, saw Dr Arya in attendance with other senior doctors, although he was not allowed to speak.

Published on Oct 25, 2023 06:56 PM IST
14 kids infected with HIV, Hepatitis after blood transfusion in UP’s hospital
Faulty tests for viruses may have led to infections in children receiving blood transfusions, say officils.

Updated on Oct 24, 2023 06:17 AM IST
Haidar Naqvi, Kanpur
Raja’s remark adds to Sanatan Dharma controversy
Raja had also challenged Union home minister Amit Shah, who led the attack against sports minister Udhayanaidhi, to an open debate on Sanatana Dharma with him

Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai
Protecting pregnant women: New pilot project to track HIV, syphilis in U.P.
The roll out and implementation of the first phase was launched on a pilot basis in six other states: Mizoram, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan and Karnataka

Updated on Aug 17, 2023 07:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
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