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Train the cell, then deploy: Science behind the new HIV vaccine study

The vaccine was developed by a consortium that included Scripps Research.
Published on Jul 08, 2026 04:50 pm IST

Doctor debunks 4 HIV testing myths that continue to prevent early diagnosis

When in doubt,getting tested is always the smarter choice to make.
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 02:59 pm IST

In her words: Dr Soumya Swaminathan

Pic courtesy: Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 08:16 am IST

Secret China-linked biolab with HIV, Ebola found in California

Investigators also discovered around 1,000 laboratory mice, along with makeshift equipment and biological materials stored in unsafe conditions.
Published on Mar 27, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Meghalaya has highest HIV caseload in India, 10,000 patients on treatment: Minister

Meghalaya has highest HIV caseload in India, 10,000 patients on treatment: Minister
Published on Feb 25, 2026 02:25 pm IST

SC seeks details on cost, availability of NAT in hospital to prevent transfusion related infection

SC seeks details on cost, availability of NAT in hospital to prevent transfusion related infection
Published on Feb 25, 2026 01:26 pm IST

2 thalassemia patients test HIV+ after transfusions in Faridabad; search on for donor

2 thalassemia patients test HIV+ after transfusions in Faridabad; search on for donor
Published on Feb 25, 2026 11:44 am IST

Haryana screens 12.4 lakh people for HIV in FY26, 5,877 found positive

Haryana screens 12.4 lakh people for HIV in FY26, 5,877 found positive
Published on Feb 19, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Water-borne epidemics, deaths or outbreaks across 4 states within weeks

A team from the health department conducts rapid tests for infections at Chayansa village (also spelt Chhainsa) in Palwal district.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Chaibasa: FIR filed in HIV transfusion case

The Chaibasa Sadar police station has registered a first information report (FIR) after five children suffering from thalassemia allegedly contracted HIV following blood transfusions at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital (CSH) (HT Photo/Representative use)
Published on Feb 08, 2026 03:00 am IST

Woman among 4 arrested for injecting HIV into ex-lover's wife in Kurnool

The victim's husband and the former lover of the accused, who is also a doctor, lodged a complaint at Kurnool III Town Police Station on January 10.
Published on Jan 25, 2026 07:49 pm IST

5 children test HIV positive at govt hospital in MP, NHRC seeks report

The children had tested positive after a blood transfusion at the Satna district hospital in Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 10:42 pm IST

Thalassemia patients’ groups urge got to urgently pass blood transfusion Bill

Thalassemia patients’ groups urge got to urgently pass blood transfusion Bill
Published on Dec 18, 2025 05:34 am IST

Live a healthy life with HIV: Doctor says don't ignore nutrition and exercise

How can you build your immune system when you are HIV positive?
Updated on Dec 08, 2025 02:07 pm IST

Pak sees 200% spike in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growing epidemic

It is estimated that 350,000 individuals are living with HIV in Pakistan
Published on Dec 02, 2025 01:57 pm IST

Global HIV care destabilised as funding cuts hit key programmes worldwide

The Rev. Khethang Manyarela poses for a portrait inside his home in Maseru, Lesotho, Sunday, July 20, 2025. Many of his churchgoers are HIV-positive and struggling, particularly after U.S. aid cuts. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)
Updated on Dec 01, 2025 04:09 pm IST

6 thalassemic kids test HIV+ in Jharkhand after getting ‘infected’ blood

Thalasssemia is a genetic condition in which a person can be chronically low on oxygen-carrying hemoglobin, which makes regular transfusions necessary for most.
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 06:38 am IST

5 kids HIV+ after blood transfusion: Probe on after deadly negligence in J'hand

State investigation launched after five children in Chaibasa get HIV via transfusions
Published on Oct 26, 2025 09:00 pm IST

5 children suffering from thalassemia test HIV-positive in Jharkhand; probe on

According to officials, the child who was first detected HIV-positive, has had transfusions of around 25 units of blood since he started visiting the blood bank.
Updated on Oct 26, 2025 07:29 am IST

Arunachal: Senior RWD engineer in teen’s suicide notes found dead within hours

The teenager’s body was discovered around 11 am on Thursday in his rented accommodation in Lekhi village. (Representative photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2025 01:40 pm IST

Fired CDC director Susan Monarez clashed with RFK Jr on vaccine policy

Richard Besser said that RFK Jr insisted Susan Monarez accept all of the revamped vaccine committee's future recommendations.
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 03:19 am IST

No change in blood donation rules for transpersons: Govt

The Supreme Court building in New Delhi. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:48 am IST

‘Couldn’t afford milk or meds’: Mumbai woman kills HIV+ child, arrested

The case came to light after the police received a call on Thursday about a fight between two women in Shivaji Nagar.
Updated on Aug 02, 2025 09:03 am IST

Can’t brand all transgenders ‘risky’: SC tells Centre on blood transfusion norms

The Supreme Court of India. (File Photo)
Published on May 14, 2025 07:01 pm IST

Ultimate guide to managing genital herpes: What works and what doesn’t

Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus, is highly recurrent, especially during stress.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 07:41 pm IST

HC rejects decision denying HIV positive personnel promotion, appointment in paramilitary forces

HC rejects decision denying HIV positive personnel promotion, appointment in paramilitary forces
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 02:43 pm IST

2,000 new HIV cases possible every day due to USAID cuts, warns UN agency

A USAID flag flutters outside, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington on February 3.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:35 pm IST

‘Annual shot to prevent HIV proven safe’

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The new study, published in The Lancet and simultaneously presented at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) on Tuesday, is the first to evaluate a once-yearly injection of an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. (AFP)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:03 am IST

Africa's top health official presses U.S. to for health aid to resume

Africa's top health official presses U.S. to for health aid to resume
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:32 pm IST

New injectable variant of HIV-preventing drug in ‘poorest’ countries soon

Lenacapavir, already approved for use in the United States, costs around $42,250 for the first year of therapy. (Representative image)
Published on Dec 17, 2024 10:15 pm IST