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Brazilian man in long-term HIV remission – without a stem cell transplant
By Liz Highleyman
UNAIDS report on the global AIDS epidemic shows that 2020 targets will not be met because of deeply unequal ...
Patient Is Reported Free of H.I.V., but Scientists Urge Caution (Published 2020)
By Apoorva Mandavilli
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Formerly TwitterUNAIDS Global
UNAIDS
The new @WHO report shows progress across 3 disease areas:
1️⃣Hepatitis C treatment access improving
2️⃣76% of people living with HIV are receiving antiretroviral therapy
3️⃣19 countries validated for vertical transmission of HIV and/or syphilis.
Learn more:
www.who.int/news/item/21-05-2024-new-report-flags-major-increase-in-sexually-transmitted-infections---amidst-challenges-in-hiv-and-hepatitis
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National AIDS Trust
NAT_AIDS_Trust
Are you facing any kind of discrimination because of your HIV status? @NAT_AIDS_Trust provides advice and support free of charge to people living with or affected by HIV who have faced discrimination. With the support of @TNLComFund
www.nat.org.uk/hiv-rights/discrimination-advice?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_content pic.twitter.com/l1CDI7ulaI
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Matthew Hodson
Matthew_Hodson
UK: There may be more people with #HIV who are diagnosed but not currently receiving treatment (and therefore, not undetectable) than people who remain undiagnosed.
Stigma creates barriers to healthcare.
#MakeStigmaHistory
www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2024/biggest-single-reason-people-hiv-dropping-out-care-stigma-doctors-report
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Matthew Hodson
Matthew_Hodson
1165 people who didn't know their status, or weren't in care, were diagnosed via opt-out HIV testing in Emergency Departments.
They can now access lifesaving treatment - which also prevents transmission.
Test - treat - prevent - end the epidemic!
www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2024/blood-borne-virus-testing-emergency-departments-will-more-double-england-first
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