Infectious Diseases Archives

Loyce Maturu turns her tragedy into inspiration

A tragic family background could have made Loyce Maturu bitter. Instead, she has used it to inspire change in how adolescents with HIV are treated.

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Q&A with Sir Elton John

We spoke to Sir Elton John, the founder of Elton John AIDS Foundation, about the current state of HIV and AIDS in the UK, and throughout the rest of the world.

5 min read

We could realistically end AIDS

After nearly four decades of struggling to control HIV, new research indicates that the UK is finally turning the tide on the epidemic.

3 min read

AIDS-related deaths have almost halved since 2005

The international community is optimistic that the ambitious goal to eliminate AIDS by 2030 will be met – but to achieve it we need renewed commitment to those most vulnerable.

4 min read

HIV diagnosis becomes up to four times faster thanks to this invention

Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable can benefit from simple HIV test which monitors disease progression, enabling governments to deliver comprehensive treatment programs.

4 min read

CD4 cell counting must not be sidelined if we are to beat AIDS

HIV patients are unwittingly at risk of life-threatening diseases like Aids, but important new guidelines from the World Health Organization have set out to change this.

4 min read

Preventing and treating TB among people with HIV

HIV is a virus that compromises the body’s immune system, allowing other infections to take root. To control HIV, we must control infections affecting people with the virus.

4 min read

Young people and HIV: knowledge is power

Former Mr Gay Ireland, Robbie, from Dublin, continually works to raise public awareness about HIV, including being on the Youth Stop AIDS Steering Committee and co-founding Access to Medicines Ireland.

3 min read

Why early detection of hepatitis C can be a life-saver

Hepatitis C is a liver disease common among those living with HIV. To detect it early enough, an integrated approach that deploys new diagnostic tools within existing HIV services is vital.

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