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TopicHIV AIDS

Topic: HIV AIDS

HIV prevention jab in India soon at fraction of US cost? 2 drugmakers set to roll out generics

Year's supply of injectable to cost Rs 3,549, compared to over Rs 17 lakh in US. Powerful alternative to daily oral PrEP, will overcome issues of adherence, stigma, daily access to pills.

UNAIDS 2025 report warns of funding gaps in fight against HIV as India battles stigma, discrimination

The 2025 Global AIDS Update shows that 30% of surveyed Indians aged 15-49 reported facing stigma. Domestic violence, little autonomy over healthcare among key concerns of women with HIV.

Eliminating AIDS has been an uphill battle. But Melbourne researchers just got one step closer

Bengaluru: Eliminating AIDS is a Sisyphian challenge. Treatments mostly miss the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that are hidden in the body. But in a...

Rising HIV cases, treatment over prevention, new hotspots — all’s not well with India’s AIDS programme

In Part 2 of series, ThePrint takes a look at India's National AIDS Control Programme in backdrop of rising number of HIV infections, high AIDS-related deaths in last few years.

‘Udta Tripura’ — HIV cases are soaring in hill state, with youth under 30 worst hit

In Part 1 of series on India's emerging HIV-AIDS hotspots & AIDS control programme, ThePrint looks at Tripura, which saw highest rise in rate of annual new HIV cases between 2010 & 2023.

Pills alone can’t treat HIV in adolescents. They need psychological support too

The importance of psychological support is often marginalised, but it is central to supporting adolescents to take their treatment to improve HIV and health outcomes.

New lead for AIDS treatment? IISER scientists identify circular RNA that helps HIV-1 virus multiply

Findings published in journal Science Advances. The scientists have also developed a protein molecule that can reduce the multiplication of the HIV virus.

More kids in school, loans for women — glimpses of change from Gujarat’s ‘village of prostitutes’

For generations, women in this traditionally nomadic tribe village have been forced into sex trade while men acted as pimps. But thanks to social workers, change is slowly creeping in.

Battling HIV to breaking free: Inside Gujarat ‘sex workers’ village’ 11 yrs after 1st mass marriage

In Gujarat's Vadia village, girls have for generations been forced into prostitution, often by the men of their families. Many a time, these girls are as young as 12. 

New drugs mean AIDS is no longer life-limiting. But here’s why elderly will be left out

The threats and implications of HIV infection for older people are as serious as they are for younger age groups.

On Camera

As Gaza peace plan takes shape, does India have a role?

If there is any country trusted by both sides in Gaza, it is India. While some Arab and Muslim countries are mistrusted by Israel, any Western influence is doubted by Palestinians.

India’s services exports touching $400 bn—a quiet engine offsetting trade deficit

In 2024-25, India exported $387.54 bn worth of services, against imports of $198.14 bn, earning all-time high surplus of $189.40 bn. This offset 2/3rd of goods trade deficit. 

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.