All posts tagged "HIV"

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Breakthrough in HIV research: South African trial shows promising results in ART-free virus control

Professor Thumbi Ndung’u from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Africa Health Research Institute has shared...

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Donald Trump halts distribution of HIV drugs to Africa

The United States (U.S.) government has halted the support for HIV treatment in Africa, following an...

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Can HIV be transmitted by mosquitoes?

Given how mosquitoes bite multiple people in a short amount of time, it’s understandable to wonder...

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3 ways HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through kissing

HIV transmission through kissing is extremely rare, and not likely to happen. The virus is not...

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Garlic and HIV: What you should know

Garlic supplements may seem harmless. But if you take a certain drug for HIV, there’s a chance that garlic...

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What are the symptoms of HIV in infant and children?

Infants may experience symptoms like inadequate weight gain, intermittent diarrhoea, and pneumonia. Later, symptoms may include...

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Is HIV transmitted through ki*sing? Here’s what you should know

HIV is a dreaded disease and there are various known ways of contracting and transmitting the...

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3 dangerous effects of having HIV that you should know

People with HIV are vulnerable to opportunistic infections and common infections that may include tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, and pneumonia....

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6 common HIV symptoms in women you should know

Early symptoms of HIV may be mild and easily dismissed. But even without noticeable symptoms, an...

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Here are the most common HIV symptoms in men

Many people experience severe flu-like symptoms which is the body’s natural response to the virus and...

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Soldier in court for deliberately infecting partner with HIV

South African National Defence Force member accused of infecting his partner with HIV intentionally has been...

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HIV is no stigma! What kills you is the idea of people knowing”, Moonchild declared

Moonchild Sanelly has taken to her twitter handle to pour out her thought on people living...

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Did you know chronic neck pain could be a symptom of HIV? Here are the early symptoms!

Symptoms of HIV can vary between individuals, the first signs of the infection generally appear within...

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‘My biggest fear has always been abandonment and rejection’, Toya Delazy says

  Artist Toya Delazy has taken to social media to clear out her mind what her...

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Health Department: Regulatory process for the roll-out of the antiretroviral ring needs to start in SA

The ring which releases the antiretroviral over a period of a month, has showed that it...

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Criselda Kananda opens up on how she didn’t let HIV+ diagnosis break her

Former radio host, Criselda Kananda took to social media to remind people that there are other...

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1 of 5 people in Johannesburg has HIV

Study has revealed that 1 of 5 people in Johannesburg has HIV. South Africans under the age of...