Cabinet approves 2,550-crore WB-funded HIV/AIDS control project

It is a big morale booster and a source of inspiration to all children living with HIV that a girl living with HIV and undergoing ART secured letter marks in four subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination 2013 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary ...

ON the sidelines of a Paris conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Human Immune Virus (HIV), the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), top scientists were optimistic Wednesday of finding a cure for the ...

In a major relief to persons living with HIV, a second line of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is now available at the ART centre Bambolim . In the absence of second line of ART treatment, such persons had to go to the Mumbai centre to take tests for viral load ...

The UN said on Wednesday that the number of people receiving antiretroviral treatment in Africa had increased from less than one million to 7.1 million in the last seven years. This is contained in a UN report entitled "Update" signed by Michel ...

MUMBAI: The treatment of a 32year-old HIV patient lodged in Byculla Women's jail has been delayed for over a month, as she cannot undergo a confirmatory test for HIV-2.A recent mandate by National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) states

Wards of deceased HIV-affected parents fall back on grannies for support They may not be quite sizeable in number, but their tales are heart-rending. Thoroughly shaken by the death of their children, the oldies are seeking solace by taking care of their ...

AIDS: 30 years on But meanwhile, researchers are scratching their head over the failure of recent vaccine trials. At a conference in Paris, scientists will pay tribute to the astonishing success of AIDS drugs and highlight steps being taken towards ...

HIV/Aids has severely impacted countless populations, limiting their ability to lead healthy, productive lives and hindered the growth of economies since the identification of its first case in 1980s. Since then, proven prevention options have slowed HIV’s ...

GAUSHALA: The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Mahottari district reached 122, according to the district AIDS coordination committee. According to coordinator of the committee Pradip Mahato, the number of HIV/AIDS infected was based on ...