Dr. Aishwarya R Consultant - Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield HospitalWorld AIDS Day 2025 highlights key signs and symptoms of HIV that people often miss. Knowingthem early can support timely testing and care.World AIDS Day is marked every year to raise awareness about HIV and to remind
Awareness on HIV is essentialDiscrimination against affected individuals is unacceptableDr. Anuradha, Joint Director, Telangana SARC participated as chief guest24 lakh people affected in India, 1.4 lakh in TelanganaFree medicine distribution at Kamineni ART CentreKamineni Doctors said in AIDS Day Awareness WalkAIDS continues to be a
India’s Molbio Diagnostics has been awarded the prestigious Kochon Prize 2024 for its groundbreaking portable molecular diagnostic platform, a transformative innovation that has significantly advanced the fight against infectious diseases globally.The Kochon Prize, instituted by the Stop TB Partnership and funded by the Kochon Foundation
In a historic public health milestone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified the Maldives as the first country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of both HIV and syphilis. The achievement underscores the Maldives’ strong commitment
Dr. Praveen B Joshi, Chief Uro-Andrologist and Urological Surgeon, Milann Fertility Hospital , BengaluruMen’s reproductive health is mostly an overlooked topic, and among it sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is the most overlooked one. STIs can significantly impact men’s fertility, often without showing any visible symptoms.Understanding UTIsSTIs
Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant - Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreMother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, also known as vertical transmission, occurs when the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted from an HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. This
the global community marked World AIDS Day, an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, reducing stigma, and remembering those affected by the epidemic. India commemorated the day with an event inaugurated by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant - Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreKey updates on early diagnosis and treatment advancements of HIV/Aids in India? India has expanded early infant diagnosis (EID) programs and introduced point-of-care tools to detect HIV, particularly in newborns, though rural
Cipla Ltd. made headlines on Tuesday with a significant update regarding its board of directors. Mustafa Khwaja Hamied, commonly known as MK Hamied, will step down from his role as vice-chairman and non-executive director. The resignation will be effective at the close of business on
The Blue Shed facility in Delhi will offer holistic care to people who are vulnerable for HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases An adolescent center in Aizawl offers care to at-risk teenagers through community outreach and screenings This initiative is part of the Abbott
