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Raja’s remark adds to Sanatan Dharma controversy
Raja had also challenged Union home minister Amit Shah, who led the attack against sports minister Udhayanaidhi, to an open debate on Sanatana Dharma with him
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai
Protecting pregnant women: New pilot project to track HIV, syphilis in U.P.
The roll out and implementation of the first phase was launched on a pilot basis in six other states: Mizoram, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan and Karnataka
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 07:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
MSRTC to offer free travel to HIV, haemophilia, dialysis patients
The State government has taken the decision for the welfare of patients and MSRTC has given approval for the free travel of patients
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Person suffering from HIV can't be denied employment or promotion: Allahabad HC
The bench also directed that all consequential benefits should be extended to him like a head constable who is not HIV positive in the CRPF.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 10:01 PM IST
PTI |
World can end AIDS by 2030, says UN agency
The number of people on antiretroviral treatment worldwide rose almost fourfold, from 7.7 million in 2010 to 29.8 million in 2022. HIV treatment averted almost 21 million AIDS-related deaths between 1996 and 2022
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 11:07 PM IST
New dialysis centre at Khedekar Hospital will also provide facility to HIV and Hepatitis infected patients
The unit will start providing facilities next week and will have ten beds and five machines initially
Updated on May 31, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Himachal CM launches HimCare scheme for jail inmates
The HimCare scheme launch also included the Integrated STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis (ISHTH) campaign in prisons and other closed settings at Kanda Jail, which will screen and treat inmates across the state
Updated on May 16, 2023 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Blood banks to inform SBTC of hepatitis positive patients
The State Blood Transfusion Council in India has instructed blood banks to notify both new and old hepatitis B and C patients in an effort to eradicate the diseases. The council has 373 blood banks registered with it and aims to end viral hepatitis by 2030 through its National Viral Hepatitis Control Program. Free screening tests and treatment are being provided to hepatitis B and C patients through treatment centres, and blood donors are being referred to these centres for further treatment and medical management. The monthly data will be analysed to identify trends in the community.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 11:12 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Richard Gere kissing case: Court upholds Shilpa Shetty’s discharge from the obscenity case
The incident had taken place way back on April 15, 2007, when Gere and Shetty came together at an event in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in Delhi. During the event, Gere kissed Shetty on her cheeks in order - to spread a message that kissing was safe and would not lead to the transmission of HIV
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:44 AM IST
TB cases rise in Pune, need to look beyond lungs to eliminate TB, say experts
Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) cases constitute 40% of the total Tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the city in the past four years
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:55 PM IST
HIV treatment still undermined by stigma
Drugs have been developed against HIV but stigma is still high and, in some areas of the world, it is hindering prevention strategies.
Updated on Feb 02, 2023 02:33 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Tips to avoid and fight sexual health diseases in men and women
By being informed about sexually transmitted diseases and taking steps to protect oneself, one can help reduce the spread of STDs and improve overall sexual health. Here are a few tips for both men and women to fight sexual health diseases
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 05:22 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
AIDS awareness: Therapy prescribed for people with HIV
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been in existence for a long time now and people are still not aware of how to deal with the patient. Here's what doctors recommend
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
World AIDS Day 2022: Date, history, significance and theme this year
World AIDS Day 2022: Here's all you need to know all about the date, history, significance and theme this year of World AIDS Day in lieu of the major global health issue of HIV
Updated on Dec 01, 2022 08:10 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Researchers reveal new strategy to develop an effective vaccine against HIV
Researchers have long studied how a small percentage of infected individuals with HIV are able to make bnAbs. However, researchers have demonstrated that bnAbs can protect against the virus if they are present before a person gets infected.
Published on Oct 04, 2022 05:17 PM IST
ANI | , Washington [us]
