HIV in India

What is HIV and HCV co-infection?

Posted By Editorial Team, February 14, 2019 at 09:55am

Both HIV and HCV are blood-borne pathogens and have common routes of transmission through blood and blood products.
World Aids Day 2018: Facts about HIV you need to know

Posted By Editorial Team, December 01, 2018 at 04:55pm

Dr Rita Bakshi, Senior Gynaecologist and IVF Expert, International Fertility Centre, briefs you about 'Know Your Status', which is also the theme of the Aida Day this year.
World Aids Day 2018: Dietary guidelines for people with HIV

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, December 01, 2018 at 01:33pm

On December 1, people around the world observe World Aids Day. Today, we will tell you what you should incorporate in your daily diet, if you are suffering from HIV. Don't forget to follow these tricks.
Top 6 alternative therapies that ease out symptoms of HIV

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, November 27, 2018 at 01:12pm

Try out these alternative therapies to ease out pain, loss of appetite, stress and anxiety related to HIV.
Free HIV tests at six railway stations in Mumbai for a week from next month

Posted By Editorial Team, November 24, 2018 at 12:16pm

With a view of normalizing the perception around HIV testing and to make it a more socially acceptable concept, Mumbai District AIDS Control Society (MDACS) will offer free tests at 6 railway stations on December 1, World AIDS Day.
India's HIV Prevention and Control Act, 2017: All you need to know about it

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 11, 2018 at 08:00pm

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 is now a reality in the country and has come into force from September 10, 2018. Her's all you should know about the provisions of this new law.
Now an online matrimony platform for HIV positive patients

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 23, 2018 at 02:52pm

Here's a great news for those infected with HIV. Now you can make use of this platform, get connected with other HIV patients in the world and choose your life partner.
Uzbekistan: 16-year-old asks for hugs to spread awareness about HIV

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 26, 2018 at 08:02pm

The heart- warming video shows the change in the attitude of people towards HIV patients in Uzbekistan.
HIV pill may not be as potent and helpful in barring the disease

Posted By ANI, June 12, 2018 at 09:34am

To overcome barriers, researchers have outlined a solution.
Struggle for education by HIV infected

Posted By ANI, June 08, 2018 at 12:20pm

HIV stigma in Nepal: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) needs to be discussed.
Are women at high risk of HIV? Expert answers!

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, March 12, 2018 at 05:04pm

Did you know women are more susceptible to HIV infection during each sexual encounter?
Viral Load test launched by J P Nadda for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)

Posted By Agencies, February 27, 2018 at 10:16am

More than 12 lakh PLHIV will be benefitted by this historic launch says the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
Uttar Pradesh shocker: 40 tested HIV positive in Unnao after the use of same infected syringe

Posted By Agencies, February 06, 2018 at 01:31pm

It is also being suspected that numerous truck drivers dislodge themselves in Unnao which is a transit point and might be acting as the HIV carriers.
Abbott and YRGCARE collaborate to study HIV and viral hepatitis patterns in India

Posted By Agencies, January 09, 2018 at 04:32pm

People who inject drugs (PWID) and sex workers are identified as key affected populations for which the epidemic is growing.
Top 5 Googled diseases and conditions of 2017 in India

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, December 29, 2017 at 06:02pm

Cancer, diabetes and other top search trends on Google in 2017.
Marijuana in HIV patients can improve the mental stamina

Posted By Agencies, December 13, 2017 at 11:13am

The study revealed that compounds in marijuana were able to act as anti-inflammatory agents.
Number of people taking HIV tests has increased says Tripura Minister

Posted By Agencies, December 01, 2017 at 07:34pm

According to Tripura Health Minister Badal Choudhury, 89,300 people got themselves tested in the last year.
Study says HIV affects the brain!

Posted By Agencies, December 01, 2017 at 07:19pm

HIV can alter parts of the brain that are related to motivation, enthusiasm and apathy.
6 SHOCKING ways HIV can be transmitted!

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, December 01, 2017 at 05:32pm

Breastfeeding, biting, oral sex + 4 more ways HIV virus can be spread.
World AIDS Day 2017: HIV experience sharing session held on World AIDS Day 2017

Posted By Editorial Team, December 01, 2017 at 05:21pm

People living with HIV shared their stories on World AIDS Day 2017.