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health1 year ago

Embracing Redemption: The Power of Second Chances

A 44-year-old Jamaican man living with HIV has maintained an undetectable viral load through consistent antiretroviral treatment and now mentors others with the virus. Despite the stigma, he remains positive and grateful for his second chance at life, emphasizing the importance of medication adherence and safe practices. In Jamaica, 91% of people with HIV know their status, but only 49% are on treatment, highlighting a gap in care. Globally, 77% of people with HIV are on antiretroviral therapy, still short of the 2025 target.

via Jamaica Observer|
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health1 year ago

Fired for HIV: A Personal Story of Workplace Discrimination

Peter Odenyo, who has lived with HIV for 28 years, was fired in 1996 after testing positive during a company medical checkup. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in HIV treatment adherence, particularly among men in Kenya, who often face stigma and late diagnosis. Despite advancements in treatment and training, men continue to experience higher mortality rates from advanced HIV disease due to poor health-seeking behaviors. Efforts are being made to improve men's health engagement and reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality.

via Nation|
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health2 years ago

Breakthrough: Stem Cell Transplant Offers Cure for HIV

A European man who received a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer has been in remission from HIV for nearly two years, potentially joining the small group of individuals considered cured of the virus. Unlike previous cases, the man's donor did not have a rare genetic abnormality that confers resistance to HIV. The case will be presented at an upcoming conference on HIV science. Additionally, researchers have identified boys born with HIV who did not experience viral rebound after interrupting antiretroviral treatment, and a study in China suggests that circumcision may reduce the risk of HIV transmission among gay and bisexual men. Another study found that being immunocompromised, including from HIV, increased the risk of hospitalization with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox).

via NBC News|
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health2 years ago

The Significance of World AIDS Vaccine Day: History and Progress.

Despite decades of research, there is still no vaccine for HIV. While the development of antiretroviral treatment and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have revolutionized HIV prevention and treatment, the lack of a vaccine remains a sore subject. HIV is a complex virus, and it is harder to gauge efficacy with a vaccine. Even if a vaccine were developed, it would not be a silver bullet and people might require boosters throughout their lives. Therefore, the focus should be on ensuring everyone who needs it can access antiretroviral treatment and PrEP, as millions of people across the world are currently unable to do so.

via PinkNews|
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