AIDS

Global fund raises $12.9 billion to fight AIDS, TB and malaria

MONTREAL: A global fund has raised over $12.9 billion from international donors as part of a… Read More

Bono, Bill Gates headline donor conference fighting diseases

MONTREAL: An international donor conference closed in Saturday on a $13 billion fundraising target for… Read More

‘Elephantiasis’ virus may boost AIDS risk: study

PARIS: People infected with a common parasitic worm may be twice as likely to acquire… Read More

Study shows durable benefits of early HIV treatment

Early treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can dramatically reduce the odds of passing… Read More

Britain’s Prince Harry tested for HIV

LONDON: Britain's Prince Harry underwent an HIV test on Thursday to raise awareness about combating… Read More

More than 2,000 Indians contract HIV after transfusions

NEW DELHI: More than 2,000 Indians contracted HIV over a 17-month period after receiving blood… Read More

World AIDS Day 2015– Why is it important to mark the day?

Every year on December 1st, the world marks World AIDS Day in order to raise… Read More

Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret

Charlie Sheen, the wayward star of U.S. television comedy "Two and A Half Men," said… Read More

Science won’t stop until it beats AIDS, says HIV pioneer

More than 30 years after she identified one of the most pernicious viruses to infect… Read More

Origins of AIDS virus strains traced to gorillas

WASHINGTON: Two of four strains of the virus that can cause AIDS come from gorillas… Read More

AIDS: New drug shields monkeys from infection – study

PARIS: Scientists said Wednesday a new drug tested on monkeys provided an astonishingly effective shield… Read More

Apple teams with (RED) to fight AIDS

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Monday teamed with the (RED) campaign founded by U2 singer Bono… Read More

Elton John lends star power to US war on AIDS

WASHINGTON- Rock star Elton John teamed up with the Obama administration Friday to launch a… Read More

Victoria Beckham to auction 600 pieces from her wardrobe

LONDON: British fashion designer and one time singer Victoria Beckham announced she is auctioning off 600… Read More