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29 April 2020

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Better access to cervical cancer testing and treatment could prevent thousands of HIV-positive women dying

Expanding access to even the most basic form of cervical cancer screening and treatment could prevent thousands of deaths among women living with HIV in Kenya

22 April 2020

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HIV testing trial in Thailand increases retesting by 25%

A pilot scheme that immediately rebooks and provides a reminder for an HIV retest six months later increases attendance by 25%.

21 April 2020

HIV treatment and weight gain

Newer type of HIV drug linked to weight gain

People on integrase inhibitors found to gain more weight on average than those on other treatment regimens

16 April 2020

School children in Tanzania

Children with perinatal HIV respond well to the switch to second-line treatment

In all regions, children show significant immune recovery after switching to second-line treatment, but still too many children switch late.

08 April 2020

Women weigh a baby in southern Africa

Point-of-care infant HIV testing increases rates of confirmatory testing by 55%

Rapid HIV testing at six weeks more than doubles the proportion of HIV-positive newborns getting a confirmatory diagnosis.

03 April 2020

Woman with speech bubble saying 'Preparing for COVID-19 if you're living with HIV'

HIV and COVID-19: six ways you can look after your health

If you’re living with HIV and wondering how the new coronavirus may affect you, here are some tips to help you look after yourself.