Keywords: HIV


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.......

Breakthrough in HIV Prevention: Bi-Annual Injection Shows Unprecedented Efficacy

In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the landscape of HIV prevention, a recent study has revealed that a twice-yearly injection offers complete protection against HIV infection in women. The results, published in the *New England Journal of Medicine* and presented at an AIDS conference......