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UN warns 4 million could die from AIDS by 2029 as U.S. cuts HIV funding
Health | July 12, 2025 16:30 ISTUN officials warn that if the funding isn't replaced, it could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029. They also fear that this could lead other major donors to scale back their support, which can reverse decades of progress against AIDS.
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Uttarakhand: 15 new inmates found HIV positive during routine check-up at Haridwar district jail
India | April 09, 2025 22:02 ISTOver 1000 inmates are lodged at Haridwar district jail. During routine check-up. at least 15 inmates were found HIV positive.
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What will happen to body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people? Know here
Health | February 14, 2025 14:00 ISTThe United Nations AIDS agency has warned that more than 6 million lives could be at risk over the next four years if the US government cuts off global funding of HIV/AIDS programmes.
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World AIDS Day 2024: Know the early signs and symptoms of HIV infection AIDS
Health | December 01, 2024 8:02 ISTWorld AIDS Day 2024: Learn about the early signs and symptoms of HIV infection to promote awareness and early detection. Stay informed and join the fight against HIV/AIDS this December 1st.
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Mizoram records 108 Tuberculosis deaths in 2023 amid rising concerns
Mizoram | May 02, 2024 0:04 ISTIn 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
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India expands health insurance access: Senior citizens over 65 eligible for coverage
Business | April 22, 2024 12:23 ISTThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made a groundbreaking decision to remove the age limit of 65 years for individuals purchasing health insurance policies, aiming to broaden coverage and enhance financial security against healthcare expenses.
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Apple unveils special red watch for World AIDS Day: Here's all you need to know
Technology | December 02, 2023 12:06 ISTApple introduced a special red edition of the Watch Series 9 on World AIDS Day, supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS and offering unique watch faces.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day 2023: Know history, significance & quotes
Health | May 18, 2023 9:46 ISTWorld Aids Vaccine Day 2023: On May 18, 1988, the first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed by people all around the world. Know, history, significance about the day.
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World AIDS Day 2022: HIV AIDS affects childbirth? | Myths Debunked
Health | December 01, 2022 17:28 ISTHIV can develop AIDS if it is not treated (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective treatment available. There are numerous HIV myths that have no truth. Have a look at them here.
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World AIDS Day 2022: 5 quick tips to practice safe sex & avoid STDs like HIV, also know the symptoms
Health | December 01, 2022 13:46 ISTAIDS is a condition caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). On World AIDS Day, know 5 quick tips to practice safe sex & avoid STDs like HIV, also know the symptoms of STDs (Sexually transmitted diseases).
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World AIDS Day 2022: History, significance, and theme
Health | December 01, 2022 7:44 ISTEvery year World AIDS Day is celebrated to show support for HIV Infected people and to give tribute to AIDS patients. Read to know more about history, significance, and theme.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes & everything you need to know
Health | May 18, 2022 9:14 ISTWorld AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccinations in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. Read on to know history, significance, theme, quotes and other details about this day.
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Say NO to HIV with these safe sex practices
Health | April 28, 2022 14:33 ISTAs many as 85,000 of HIV have been reported in India during the first phase of the COVID-19 lockdown due to unprotected sexual activity. Therefore, it is important to understand the importance of having sex in a safe manner so that you don't catch HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease or STDs.
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85,000 Indians contracted HIV due to unprotected sexual activity in COVID lockdown, Maharashtra tops
Health | April 28, 2022 11:32 ISTThe National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) informed that 85,268 HIV cases were reported due to unprotected sexual activity across the country during the period of the first COVID lockdown in 2020-21.
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World AIDS Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance, Prevention, Causes, Myths and misconceptions
Books & Culture | December 01, 2021 8:03 ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared December 1 as World AIDS Day in 1988. Over 36 million lives have been lost to HIV or AIDS-related diseases so far, and an estimated 37.7 million individuals are suffering from it, at the end of 2020. World AIDS Day 2021: From causes, prevention to treatment, here's everything you should know about HIV AIDS.
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Research provides roadmap to HIV eradication via stem cell therapy
News | June 25, 2021 10:17 ISTIn a groundbreaking study, a team of University of California- Davis Health researchers have uncovered the stem cells' ability to restore immunity and repair gut damage caused by HIV.
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People with HIV more likely to get sick with, die from Covid: Study
Health | May 12, 2021 14:52 ISTThe pre-existing conditions among people living with HIV/AIDS may contribute to the severity of their Covid-19 cases. The beneficial effects of antiviral drugs, such astenofovir and protease-inhibitors, in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and death from Covid-19 in people living with HIV/AIDS remain inconclusive, according to the researchers
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World AIDS Day: TV stars talk of need to remove the stigma
TV | December 01, 2020 18:05 ISTToday on World AIDS Day, celebrities from the world of television opened up on the need to continue the efforts to remove stigma that is often associated with the ailment.
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With 17,897 HIV positive persons, Mizoram reports highest number of AIDS patients in India
India | December 02, 2019 16:58 ISTMizoram reported on Monday that at least 17,897 people are infected with HIV/AIDS, the highest in the country, with nine persons testing positive everyday.
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No mother-to-child transmission of HIV virus in Ganjam
India | December 01, 2019 19:59 ISTThere are possibilities of HIV positive women transmitting the virus to their offsprings during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding, he said. "We launched this programme in Ganjam district in 2014," said district programme manager, AIDS Control, Hemant Das.
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