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HIV Patients Cured Through Risky Transplant Are Now “Living Proof” Of Hope

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HIV Patients Cured Through Risky Transplant Are Now “Living Proof” Of Hope

There were 1.3 million new HIV infections last year. (Representational) Munich: Three people effectively cured of HIV have spoken about how a risky transplant procedure saved their lives, with one saying they are “living proof” of hope in the fight against the virus. The trio spoke about their experience at the International AIDS Conference in…

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1,790 People Infected With HIV/AIDS In Tripura In 2023-24

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1,790 People Infected With HIV/AIDS In Tripura In 2023-24

During 2022-23, new HIV/AIDS infection was detected among 1847 people. (Representational) Agartala: Tripura government on Wednesday said that 1790 persons were infected by HIV/AIDS with a positivity rate of 0.92 per cent during 2023-24. The officials said as part of the National AIDS Control Programme, the government has taken a series of measures to prevent…

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Injection Twice A Year 100% Effective In HIV Treatment: Study

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Injection Twice A Year 100% Effective In HIV Treatment: Study

A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection. The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other drugs, both daily pills. All three medications…

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