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30th March, 2013
Most HIV-infected sex workers in Karachi, Larkana: survey
Karachi and Larkana have the highest prevalence of HIV, according to the National AIDS Control Programme.
Karachi and Larkana have the highest prevalence of HIV, according to the National AIDS Control Programme.
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20th February, 2013
Best Documentaries, Oscars 2013: How To Survive a Plague
This film documented an era where insurgency matters, where losing and death finally counts for something.
This film documented an era where insurgency matters, where losing and death finally counts for something.
30th November, 2012
Clerics in Pakistan join fight against AIDS
Abdul Khaliq Faridi used to think AIDS was a mortal sin. But today, he educates thousands about a disease.
Abdul Khaliq Faridi used to think AIDS was a mortal sin. But today, he educates thousands about a disease.
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24th September, 2012
Diseases crossing species barrier: Endemic zoonoses
In the past 60 years, more than 70 per cent of all newly emerging infectious diseases in humans have originated from animals.
In the past 60 years, more than 70 per cent of all newly emerging infectious diseases in humans have originated from animals.
16th July, 2012
Scientists see Aids vaccine within reach after decades
Now scientists believe a licensed vaccine is within reach. “We know the face of the enemy,” said Dr. Barton Haynes.
Now scientists believe a licensed vaccine is within reach. “We know the face of the enemy,” said Dr. Barton Haynes.
15th June, 2012
Syrian forces use sexual violence against men, women, and children: HRW
Government forces have used rape and other sexual violence against men, women and children during the Syrian uprising.
Government forces have used rape and other sexual violence against men, women and children during the Syrian uprising.
11th June, 2012
US delays decision on first drug to prevent HIV
Gilead Sciences said Friday the FDA will take an additional three months to review its drug application.
Gilead Sciences said Friday the FDA will take an additional three months to review its drug application.
8th June, 2012
HIV rate down in Myanmar
UNICEF reports that the HIV rate is going down in Myanmar but activists say more needs to be done.
UNICEF reports that the HIV rate is going down in Myanmar but activists say more needs to be done.
17th May, 2012
Major drug bust in Afghanistan
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
A joint operation captured several tonnes of narcotics and destroyed four drug labs in Afghanistan.
16th May, 2012
HIV/AIDS patients at higher risk of cardiac death: study
The patients of AIDS are more vulnerable to sudden cardiac death, said the study.
The patients of AIDS are more vulnerable to sudden cardiac death, said the study.
16th May, 2012
US panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test
A trial conducted by the company showed the home test only correctly detected HIV in those carrying the virus 93 per cent of the time.
A trial conducted by the company showed the home test only correctly detected HIV in those carrying the virus 93 per cent of the time.
14th May, 2012
Botswana makes new pitch for circumcision in AIDS fight
Circumcision can successfully reduce a man’s risk of HIV infection to 60 per cent.
Circumcision can successfully reduce a man’s risk of HIV infection to 60 per cent.
29th April, 2012
Pakistan polio vaccination project among award winners
The Programme, called “Awakening” is one of the five projects awarded US$ 10,000 for Khyber Pakhtunkwa province.
The Programme, called “Awakening” is one of the five projects awarded US$ 10,000 for Khyber Pakhtunkwa province.
13th March, 2012
India cancer ruling opens door for cheaper drugs
The move has set a precedent that could extend to other treatments, including modern HIV/AIDS drugs.
The move has set a precedent that could extend to other treatments, including modern HIV/AIDS drugs.
7th March, 2012
Cuba to test new AIDS vaccine on humans
HAVANA: Cuba’s top biotech teams have successfully tested a new AIDS vaccine on mice, and are ready to soon begin human testing, a leading researcher…
HAVANA: Cuba’s top biotech teams have successfully tested a new AIDS vaccine on mice, and are ready to soon begin human testing, a leading researcher…
4th March, 2012
Collaboration shields AIDS patients from TB: UN
Some 910,000 lives have been saved so far under a six-year-old policy of cooperation between AIDS and tuberculosis health services, the World Health Organisation estimated…
Some 910,000 lives have been saved so far under a six-year-old policy of cooperation between AIDS and tuberculosis health services, the World Health Organisation estimated…
30th January, 2012
‘Afghans at risk of infection with new HIV strain’
KARACHI, Jan 29: Frequent travels, past displacement and current repatriation of millions of Afghans have put the Afghan population at risk of infection with novel, possibly drug-resistant strains of human immunodeficiency
KARACHI, Jan 29: Frequent travels, past displacement and current repatriation of millions of Afghans have put the Afghan population at risk of infection with novel, possibly drug-resistant strains of human immunodeficiency
30th January, 2012
Unsafe needle use among IDUs is on the rise: survey
KARACHI, Jan 29: Unsafe injection practice among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Sindh, where various preventive programmes have worked through non-governmental organisations over the past many years, is still prevalent, say experts in the field.
KARACHI, Jan 29: Unsafe injection practice among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Sindh, where various preventive programmes have worked through non-governmental organisations over the past many years, is still prevalent, say experts in the field.
29th January, 2012
Business, social media to prevent babies with HIV
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine…
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine…
22nd January, 2012
Alarming surge in Aids among addicts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21: A Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)-funded HIV/Aids Surveillance Project (HASP) has found an alarming surge in the prevalence level of HIV/Aids among injecting drug users
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21: A Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)-funded HIV/Aids Surveillance Project (HASP) has found an alarming surge in the prevalence level of HIV/Aids among injecting drug users
