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Morocco cuts new HIV infections by 72.4% as epidemic patterns shift

Morocco has recorded a substantial decline in new HIV infections over the past twelve years, but the latest epidemiological research points to a changing pattern of transmission and persistent regional disparities. A study published in The Lancet HIV estimates that Morocco recorded approximately 874......

WHO adds seven new risk factors linked to dementia

The World Health Organization has updated its guidance on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, adding seven factors to a list that previously included 12 recognized risks. The revised guidance reflects recent scientific evidence and growing understanding of how cardiovascular health,......

Europe faces a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections

Europe has experienced a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in recent years, with health authorities reporting particularly strong growth in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis. The trend suggests that the increase cannot be explained simply by improved diagnosis and reporting,......

Washington expands funding for HIV preventive treatment, with Morocco among targeted countries

The United States has announced an expanded financial commitment, in partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to scale up access to a new preventive HIV treatment across several low-income countries, including Morocco. The initiative aims to significantly increase the......

Oslo patient shows long term hiv remission after stem cell transplant

A 63 year old Norwegian man known as the “Oslo patient” has achieved prolonged remission from HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, according to findings published in the journal Nature Microbiology. The patient was diagnosed with HIV in 2006 and began antiretroviral......

Zambia rejects US aid deal tying health funding to mining access

Zambia has refused a proposed agreement with the United States that would link more than $1 billion in health funding to expanded access for US companies to the country’s mineral resources, drawing criticism from health advocates and lawmakers. The draft deal, first reported by The Guardian, outlines......

Yale researchers identify circular RNA that boosts HIV replication

Scientists at Yale University have discovered that HIV produces a circular RNA molecule that helps the virus activate its genes and replicate more efficiently. The finding reveals a previously unknown layer of HIV biology and could open new avenues for antiviral therapies. The study, published on March......

Scotland yard investigates potential HIV victims linked to convicted predator

Scotland Yard is urging anyone who may have had contact with Jonathan Carl between 2019 and 2023 to come forward after the man was convicted of rape and reckless transmission of HIV. In August, the 42-year-old former hairdresser was sentenced to 17 years in prison by London’s Snaresbrook Crown......

EU approves breakthrough HIV treatment amid accessibility concerns

The European Union has officially approved the new HIV prevention treatment developed by the American pharmaceutical company Gilead. Known as "Yeytuo" in Europe, the drug requires just two injections per year, offering a simpler alternative to the daily pills currently used by most patients.......