The number of pregnant women testing HIV positive in Jharkhand is a cause of concern, a UNICEF statement said Thursday. According to data released by the Jharkhand unit of UNICEF, based on National Aids Control Society (NACO) …
The theme for World AIDS Days from 2011-2015 is ‘Getting to Zero’ – zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. To achieve that we have to provide the proper facilities, treatment and services to …
South African people with disabilities are also vulnerable to HIV infection, but are facing problems in accessing HIV/AIDS services, state-run news agency SA News reported. This was revealed in the "Disability and HIV and AIDS …
The number of people diagnosed with AIDS in Cuba from 1986 to Oct 23, 2012 totals some 17,224, of whom 80 percent are still alive, official media said Monday. In a statement to the official weekly Trabajadores, the head of AIDS …
World AIDS Day might be one week away but the stigma and paranoia attached to the disease still hasn't subsided in our country. In a shocking incident of stigmatisation, an HIV positive family was forced out of their home and …
According to a UN report, experts are hopeful that AIDS could be eradicated in future due to better access to drugs that can both treat and prevent it, as the numbers infected with incurable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …
After the first female condom launched in Zimbabwe was discontinued as it ‘made a lot of noise during the act’, an AIDS support organisation in the country will launch a new and modified one.
Women and AIDS Support Network …
The Red Ribbon Express, a train traversing the length and breadth of the country is all set to reach Lucknow on Friday. The train’s primary purpose is to teach people about HIV/AIDS. ‘Phase-3 of the Red Ribbon Express …
Pneumonia kills over 1.4 million children every year – more than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis put together. Strengthening immunity and resistance is only way to fight the disease. India sadly counts for almost 25% of all …
We often get very basic queries about condoms on our Q&A section like:
'Hi. I am Naman. I am 17 years old and in class 11th. I want to have sex with my girlfriend and I think we might finally do it. Do I need to use a …
We often receive queries of a sensitive nature which people aren’t comfortable about discussing with a doctor.
“Hi. My name is Amit and I am 23 years old. I have an active sex life. Recently I have noticing a white discharge …
If you end up with a rash on a new tattoo, don't brush it off as an allergic reaction or a normal part of the healing process, says a study. A recent study documents many cases in the Rochester, New York area, of tattoos …
The Thailand government has donated a condom vending machine to the Nagaland government to ensure that people can easily access condoms at controlled prices, Nagaland Health Minister Kuzholuzo Nienu said. Thailand Public Health …
The Delhi Cabinet decided to expand the umbrella of people who come under the popular Delhi Arogya Kosh, a health scheme which provided financial aid to the poor for medical treatment. Earlier the annual family income limit for …
