Category : Search result: HIV prevention


HIV 'Vaccine' Reaches Just 7% of Target to End AIDS

New figures reveal a devastating shortfall in the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, with experts warning current plans are insufficient to change the course of the pandemic.

Labour's 2030 HIV goal within reach, says PM

Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.

NHS App to Offer HIV Home Testing in New Trial

A groundbreaking £5 million trial will allow people in England to order HIV testing kits via the NHS App, with results delivered securely to their phones. This initiative aims to increase testing accessibility and combat stigma.

Trump Ends World AIDS Day Tradition

The US State Department has halted its World AIDS Day commemorations, a tradition since 1993. Discover the implications for global HIV funding and awareness.

Global Fund falls short, 23 million lives at risk

A $7bn funding shortfall for the Global Fund puts 23 million lives at risk from HIV, TB, and malaria. The UK and US have reduced their pledges. Urgent action is needed to bridge the gap.

Passenger Sues EgyptAir Over Hypodermic Needle Attack

An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.

HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting

UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.

Harvard Study: Daily Habit May Transform Health

New research from Harvard University suggests a straightforward daily practice could significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and extend lifespan. Discover how this accessible habit could revolutionise public health.

Happiness Fights Disease: Scientific Breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals that sustained happiness significantly reduces your risk of developing chronic illnesses. Discover how your emotional wellbeing directly impacts your physical health.

Daily habit that could slash dementia risk revealed

A leading NHS doctor shares groundbreaking research showing how a straightforward daily activity could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia. Discover the science-backed method that's transforming brain health prevention.

UK aid cuts jeopardise global disease fight

Britain's dramatic reduction in foreign aid funding is jeopardising vital health programmes worldwide, with experts warning of devastating consequences for disease control efforts.

NHS to offer revolutionary HIV-blocking injection

The NHS is set to become the first health service in the world to offer a game-changing HIV prevention injection, potentially transforming the fight against the virus across the UK.

Page 1 of 4