Hiv virus news

Here are some recent news updates on HIV:

New Developments in HIV Treatment and Prevention

• Long-acting injectable HIV treatment: The US FDA has approved a new long-acting injectable HIV treatment, Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine), which can be administered every 8 weeks. This treatment is designed to simplify HIV treatment and improve adherence. (Source: FDA)
• HIV prevention pill: The FDA has also approved a new HIV prevention pill, Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide), which can be used to prevent HIV infection in individuals at high risk of contracting the virus. (Source: FDA)
• Gene editing for HIV: Scientists have made a breakthrough in using gene editing technology to eliminate HIV from human cells. The study, published in the journal Nature, used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit the CCR5 gene, which is a key receptor for HIV. (Source: Nature)

HIV/AIDS Epidemic Updates

• Global HIV/AIDS epidemic: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were approximately 38 million people living with HIV worldwide in 2019. The WHO also reported that 1.7 million new HIV infections occurred in 2019, and 770,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses. (Source: WHO)
• HIV/AIDS in the US: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2019, there were approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the US. The CDC also reported that new HIV diagnoses decreased by 8% from 2015 to 2019. (Source: CDC)
• HIV/AIDS in Africa: The African region continues to bear the brunt of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with 25.7 million people living with HIV in 2019. The WHO reported that in 2019, there were 1.4 million new HIV infections in Africa, and 440,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses. (Source: WHO)

Research and Funding Updates

• HIV cure research: Scientists have made progress in developing a cure for HIV, with several clinical trials underway to test new treatments. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has committed $100 million to HIV cure research over the next five years. (Source: NIH)
• HIV funding: The US government has committed to increasing funding for HIV research and treatment, with a focus on addressing the epidemic in low- and middle-income countries. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has also received increased funding to support HIV programs worldwide. (Source: Global Fund)

Other News

• HIV stigma and discrimination: The WHO has launched a new campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, highlighting the importance of human rights and dignity in the response to the epidemic. (Source: WHO)
• HIV and mental health: A study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes found that people living with HIV are at increased risk of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety. (Source: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes)

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