World Heath Org advises taking PrEP drug to prevent HIV infectionJuly 17, 2014 |
International News
The World Health Organization on Friday suggested for the first time that all men who have sex with men should take antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV infection. In guidelines published Friday, the UN health agency warned that HIV infections are rising among gay and bisexual men in many parts of the world, resulting in “exploding epidemics,” according to Gottfried Hirnschall, who heads WHO’s HIV department. Hirnschall... |
HIV update - 29th May 2014June 17, 2014 |
International News
Long-term HIV transmission risks
A group of American researchers have published an analysis which attempts to estimate the long-term risks of HIV being passed on within a couple. This was a mathematical modelling study – in other words, it does not report new findings from a study of couples in the real world. Instead, modelling studies use previous research findings, assumptions and mathematical... |
Men living with HIV have a lower risk of prostate cancerJune 05, 2014 |
International News
Incidence of prostate cancer is significantly lower among men living with HIV, investigators from California report in the online edition of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. “We found a 27% reduced risk of prostate cancer among HIV-positive men after adjustment,” comment the authors. “HIV-positive men were more likely to be tested and were diagnosed with lower-stage cancers and lower PSA [prostate... |
Poster International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2014April 25, 2014 |
International News
The poster for the 2014 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 18 May 2014 is now available. The theme ‘Let’s keep the light on HIV’ aims to be positive and forward-looking, whilst also recognizing that this remains a memorial event for many. In addition, with a post-2015 agenda looming, and the imminent replenishment of the Global Fund, the theme speaks to the urgent need to ensure that HIV and AIDS does not drop... |
Regional Applications in the New Funding Model of GFATMSaturday, 23 November 2013 |
International News
Diseases know no borders, so the effective response to HIV, TB and malaria sometimes requires a regional approach with cross-border interventions. Under the new funding model, the Global Fund will continue to support strategically-focused regional applications that achieve high impact, represent value for money and reach key affected populations. The new approach to funding aims to make the process of accessing funds more... |
