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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.

Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus, is highly recurrent, especially during stress.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 07:41 PM IST
By, 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

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.

A USAID flag flutters outside, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington on February 3.(Reuters)
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.

The new study, published in The Lancet and simultaneously presented at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) on Tuesday, is the first to evaluate a once-yearly injection of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. (AFP)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:03 AM IST
By, 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

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.

Lenacapavir, already approved for use in the United States, costs around $42,250 for the first year of therapy. (Representative image)(Shutterstock)
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.

World AIDS Day is aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.
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.

PMC will conduct week-long programmes starting Monday as it commemorates the World AIDS Day. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:16 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

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.

Testing showed that many were HIV positive, leading to an investigation that uncovered a shared connection among the cases. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:58 AM IST
By | 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.

Researchers found similar results whether the donated organ came from a person with or without the AIDS virus.(Pic for representation)
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

It commonly affects the lungs but it can also affect other organs like the spine, brain or kidneys. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:50 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

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+.

Allegedly, Dominique Pelicot invited the HIV+ man to rape his drugged wife, Gisele Pelicot. He also encouraged him and other alleged attackers not to wear protection. (Shutterstock)
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

At the ASTICON 2024 conference held in New Delhi on Friday. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 05:18 AM IST
By, 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.

Rising Hepatitis cases among Indian children more deadly than HIV and TB combined: What is causing it? (Photo by Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 27, 2024 01:42 PM IST
By, 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.

Still no vaccine for HIV, but long-active injectable medicines are providing new hope (Science Photo Library/imago )
Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:07 PM IST
By | 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".

A 60-year-old German man is likely the seventh person to be effectively cured from HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant, doctors announced on Thursday.
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.

Every year, International Day of Action for Women's Health is observed on May 28.(Unsplash)
Published on May 27, 2024 11:30 AM IST
By, 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.

The inquiry estimated that over 30,000 people were infected with compromised blood.(Unsplash)
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.

 A vampire facial, also known as PRP therapy, is a combination of two procedures: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling. (Unsplash)
Published on Apr 29, 2024 11:44 AM IST
ByVrinda Jain

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.

A “vampire facial
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.

Supreme Court of India (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi

The 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

HT Image
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.

A total of 66 in-depth interviews were conducted with caregivers of HIV-exposed infants who were enrolled in these 31 centres for EID testing and had undergone at least one EID test from April 2017 to March 2018. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:16 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

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.

Lucknow District Jail administration revealed that the total number of HIV infected prisoners has climbed to 63.(File photo)
Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:58 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

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

Integrated medical testing for prisoners in Uttar Pradesh jails begins (Pic for representation)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:08 AM IST
By, 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

Lee Badgett spoke at an event organised at the Godrej DEI Lab in Mumbai (Photo credit: Harinath Govindan)
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.

Representative photo (HT File)
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.

Fourteen children get infected with infections like Hepatitis B, C and HIV after blood transfusion at a hospital in UP. (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 06:17 AM IST
By, 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

Lok Sabha MP and DMK’s deputy general secretary A Raja on Thursday intensified the controversy over Sanatan Dharma by comparing it to diseases, such as HIV and leprosy. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:30 AM IST
By, 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

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 07:46 PM IST
By, Lucknow
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