HIV/AIDS April 1 Pioneer of America's global HIV/AIDS program recalls hope after years of despair Dr. John Nkengasong, who has dedicated decades to HIV and AIDS work in Africa, is reflecting on his career intertwined with a U.S. program credited with transforming care.
Tennessee March 27 Nashville PD to stop rejecting HIV-positive officers after settlement Metropolitan Nashville Police officers will no longer be disqualified on the sole basis of HIV status, the city agreed in a legal settlement Friday.
Nevada February 22 Hydeia Broadbent, activist known for childhood AIDS advocacy, dead at 39 Hydeia Broadbent, an HIV/AIDS activist born with the virus and known for her inspirational talks on the topic, has died. She was 39 years old.
Europe January 23 Human rights court condemns Greece for IDing HIV-positive sex workers in 2012 crackdown The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Greece had violated the privacy of women it identified in 2012 as HIV-positive prostitutes.
HEALTH January 23 Cancer is now leading cause of death among HIV-positive people, report says: ‘Of great concern’ Cancer is now the leading cause of death among those who are HIV positive, as announced in a new report from the American Cancer Society. Doctors share their input.
OPINION November 28 How renewing a Bush era program for Africa will help us fend off Russia and China, boost national security PEPFAR has helped save 25 million lives, and ensured an additional 5.5 million babies are born without HIV. PEPFAR recipient countries also boast a 20% lower mortality rate.
Massachusetts November 17 Northern Massachusetts hospital warns over 400 patients of potential hepatitis, HIV exposure Massachusetts' Salem Hospital reported Wednesday that approximately 450 endoscopy patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period.
Media October 25 ACLU sues Tennessee for 'criminalizing HIV' with strict prostitution laws The American Civil Liberties Union claimed a 1991 state law that charges HIV-positive people taking part in paid sex work with a class C felony is unconstitutional.
Medications October 8 Antibiotic doxycycline can be morning-after pill for high-risk patients after unprotected sex, CDC suggests CDC officials are set to endorse the use of a common antibiotic as a morning-after preventive measure for gay and bisexual men to combat increasingly prevalent sexually transmitted infections.
Europe September 19 European Commission authorizes GSK's HIV prevention drug The European Commission has granted authorization to GSK's HIV-focused division, ViiV Healthcare, for its cabotegravir in both long-acting injectable and tablet forms.