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With the decision to wind up UNAIDS by next year, the 2030 global AIDS-free target looks increasingly fragile

December 02, 2025 12:01 pm

Five years before the target to end AIDS, the UN’s move risks collapsing a system that once transformed global health

The institution, set up by Dr Rustomji Billimoria, is recognised as one of the leading HIV-AIDS care centres

From TB care to HIV-AIDS centre of hope and beyond: A priest’s bold journey with Bel-Air

December 01, 2025 9:40 pm

More than 25,000 people living with HIV have been cared for at Bel-Air Hospital in Pune run by Father Tomy Kariyilakulam. The Maharashtra government in 2019 entrusted it with the running of a rural hospital, two primary health centres and 14 sub-centres, covering 124 villages.

The approach promises faster results, improved access, and quicker treatment decisions for people living with HIV.

World AIDS Day on December 1: Point-of-care testing can improve access to HIV viral load monitoring says study

November 29, 2025 9:55 am

A new ICMR-NITVAR study shows that HIV viral load testing using GeneXpert plasma samples and dried blood spots is feasible, enabling faster, decentralised diagnosis and treatment adjustments.

Researchers say future HIV vaccines and therapies must be tailored for local genetic variations to improve prevention and treatment outcomes.

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations

November 08, 2025 9:58 pm

Geographical origin of virus may affect effectiveness of broadly-neutralising antibodies.

Global health faces a financial crossroads with funding cuts and reduced multilateral support.

World Health Summit: Need to reduce reliance on external aid for global health, says German Minister

October 14, 2025 12:14 am

Crisis or catalyst for change: Experts say need for reset in global health

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'Sorry state of affairs' says Gujarat HC to CRPF directing promotion of HIV +ve woman with retrospective effect within 2 months

August 07, 2025 3:22 pm

A division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice DN Ray, in its August 5 order, noted that the denial or discontinuation or unfair treatment in relation to employment is “clearly prohibited” under the HIV/AIDS (Prevention & Control) Act, 2017.

Massive wildfire destroys homes in Cyprus, 2 bodies found in burned-out car

Meghalaya mulling law to make HIV testing mandatory before marriage: Health minister

July 25, 2025 11:48 am

Meghalaya ranks sixth nationally in terms of HIV/AIDS prevalence, with the northeastern region facing a high burden overall, she said.

Edmund White – the 'godfather of gay literature'– is no more: 6 books you should read

June 05, 2025 10:39 pm

White wrote fearlessly, blending high literary style with raw, often explicit accounts of desire and identity.

Tripura has higher prevalence of HIV among adults than national average: Assembly report

March 26, 2025 9:42 pm

Tripura is ranked fifth among the North-Eastern states, as per the Sankalak Report 2024 published by the National AIDS Control Organisation.

PEPFAR is a US initiative that works with partner countries towards achieving HIV/AIDS control through various interventions.

Trump pauses global funding for key health programme but allows HIV drug access: What is PEPFAR, how does it impact India?

January 30, 2025 2:31 pm

In India, it usually runs trial projects, tests innovative strategies and provides technical assistance.

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World Aids Day 2025: Key prevention measures to reduce risk of acquiring AIDS

December 01, 2025 4:08 pm

Today is World AIDS Day. these are key prevention measures to reduce the risk of getting AIDS. aids

World Aids Day: Live inspired — Celebs living with HIV and AIDS

December 01, 2016 6:04 am

Because of the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, a lot of people who have tested positive either turn recluse or the society ostracises them. People think their lives are over and even suffer from depression, mostly because of the lack of support and love from the society. But over time, many celebrities and well-known personalities have come out in the open to share their stories, and inspire people meanwhile. On the occasion of World AIDS Day, here are 10 of them and their life stories of courage.

World AIDS Day: The battle against the pandemic still on

December 01, 2014 4:42 pm

The AIDS pandemic began more than 30 years ago and has killed up to 40 million people worldwide. On World AIDS Day, here's showcasing some inspiring pictures from across the globe that fill us with hope.

AIDS VIDEOS

Meet the KGB spies who invented fake news

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

The New York Times reveals how one of the biggest fake news stories ever concocted — the 1984 AIDS-is-a-biological-weapon hoax — went viral in the pre-Internet era. Meet the KGB cons who invented it, and the “truth squad” that quashed it. For a bit.