Tuberculosis is on the rise again. We can fight it — if we try
Indeed, the pathogen seems like ancient history — but as recent developments indicate, tuberculosis isn’t done with us yet.
Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Texas health officials said Tuesday the state now has 58 confirmed measles cases. What is measles, how do you contract it and ...
Understanding congenital syphilis: a growing concern in South Africa
South Africa faces a significant public health challenge with a reported 1 739 congenital syphilis cases in 2023, far exceeding the global target. This article explores the implications, causes, and ...
Pulse3d
HIV prevention programme extended to help end transmissions by 2030
The Government has announced it will spend extra £1.5m to help meet its target of ending HIV transmissions in England by 2030 ...
Researchers look for the best ways to help people with HIV quit smoking
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment has gotten so good that people can take a pill once a day to achieve viral ...
Rolling Out4d
Silent warning signs of HIV you’re likely dismissing
From persistent fevers to unexplained weight loss, discover the subtle HIV symptoms doctors say you shouldn't ignore, ...
South African NGOs worry Trump's aid freeze will cause HIV patients to default on treatment
Millions of patients in South Africa, affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global foreign aid freeze, are raising ...
The Citizen5d
South Africans vs invasive germs: Who is winning the war?
A programme that tracks and monitors infectious diseases across the country has seen a steady rise in certain disease cases ...
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Court orders restoration of health webpages; Trump administration stands firm against 'gender ideology'
The Trump administration has restored numerous webpages containing health information following a judge's ruling earlier this ...
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“I Thought ‘I’m Not Someone Who Gets HIV'”: Young Women On Their Diagnosis
I felt like I was a lesser person. I felt like I was dirty. I felt like I deserved it somehow.” Victoria Roscow, 30 and from ...
This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes ...