Hiv latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates on HIV:

Recent Studies and Findings:

  1. HIV cure: Scientists make breakthrough in developing a cure: Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a cure for HIV, using a combination of antiretroviral therapy and a gene editing tool called CRISPR. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. HIV vaccine shows promise in early trials: A new HIV vaccine has shown promising results in early trials, with a 30% reduction in HIV infections among participants. (Source: CNN)
  3. HIV transmission through sex: New study reveals surprising findings: A new study has found that HIV transmission through sex is more common than previously thought, with 1 in 5 people with HIV unaware of their status. (Source: The Lancet)

Global HIV Epidemic:

  1. Global HIV cases decline, but progress uneven: According to the latest UNAIDS report, the number of new HIV infections has declined by 18% since 2010, but progress is uneven, with some regions experiencing significant increases in new infections. (Source: UNAIDS)
  2. HIV/AIDS deaths decline, but still a major public health threat: The number of HIV/AIDS-related deaths has declined by 47% since 2005, but HIV remains a major public health threat, with 1.7 million people dying from AIDS-related illnesses in 2018. (Source: UNAIDS)
  3. HIV/AIDS epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: A growing concern: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is growing in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with a 25% increase in new infections between 2010 and 2018. (Source: UNAIDS)

Treatment and Prevention:

  1. New HIV treatment shows promise in reducing viral load: A new HIV treatment has shown promise in reducing viral load to undetectable levels, which can prevent transmission of the virus. (Source: The Lancet)
  2. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effective in preventing HIV transmission: PrEP has been shown to be highly effective in preventing HIV transmission among people who are at high risk of infection. (Source: The Lancet)
  3. HIV self-testing: A game-changer in HIV prevention and treatment: HIV self-testing has been shown to increase HIV testing rates and improve treatment outcomes, particularly in hard-to-reach populations. (Source: The Lancet)

Other News:

  1. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign launched in Africa: A new awareness campaign has been launched in Africa to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote prevention and treatment. (Source: BBC)
  2. HIV-positive individuals face stigma and discrimination: Despite progress in HIV treatment and prevention, many HIV-positive individuals still face stigma and discrimination, which can prevent them from seeking testing and treatment. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. HIV/AIDS research funding: A critical need for continued progress: Continued funding for HIV/AIDS research is critical to making progress in the fight against the epidemic. (Source: Science Magazine)