AIDS/HIV

UN says global fight against Aids is at 'precarious point'

Jul 18, 2018, 4:20 pm

Candidate Aids vaccine passes key early test

Jul 7, 2018, 12:07 pm
People with HIV can currently keep the virus under control with antiretroviral drugs, which stop the virus from infecting new cells. However, the drugs must be taken daily and do not eliminate infected cells from the body. The virus can, therefore, s

Functional cure for HIV may be in the offing

Jun 16, 2018, 5:00 am

Hong Kong scientists say new research points to 'functional cure' for HIV

Jun 15, 2018, 5:20 pm
Madam Rahayu Rahmat and her husband Rosli Ismail, who set up Sinar Sofia in 2011, with Singaporean volunteer and influencer Atikah Amalina. The organisation in Johor Baru helps drug addicts, sex workers and others with HIV, providing them with medica

Ex-prostitute now helps others with HIV

Jun 10, 2018, 5:00 am
About 100 people, including those with HIV, their friends, families and healthcare workers, gathered to light candles and silently walk the grounds of the Communicable Diseases Centre for the last time yesterday.

Last HIV candlelight memorial at CDC

May 20, 2018, 5:00 am

Malawi can eradicate HIV infections, says US doctor who discovered Aids virus

Apr 19, 2018, 12:54 am

HIV-positive baby dies in Russia after mum refuses treatment

Apr 3, 2018, 11:33 am

South Africa pushes to combat HIV among girls 'blessed' by sugar daddies

Mar 26, 2018, 8:12 am

Bogus doctor infected dozens with Aids virus

Feb 8, 2018, 5:00 am