Over 700 new HIV cases reported in November

A total of 758 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus infection were reported in November, the Department of Health disclosed on Friday, December 30. FILE: Health staff does HIV screening test held at Batasan Social Hugiene Clinic last May 12, 2015 in time for HIV testing Week Observance which runs from May 11 – 15. Manila Bulletin The number of cases, based on the latest HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines data, was higher than the 627 recorded in November 2015. “Most [or 96 percent] were male More than half belong to the 25-34-year age group while 29 percent were youth aged 15-24 years,” said the DOH report.

Avoid risky behaviour, get tested for HIV, NACA admonishes Nigerians

I N the spirit of the yuletide, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has called on Nigerians about the need to avoid engaging in risky behaviour that can propel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. In a goodwill message, the Agency reminded Nigerians to share and show the symbol of love responsibly, so that Nigeria, as a nation can halt the spread of HIV.

CRH calls for strengthening of HIV programmes in schools

A s statistics from UNAIDS show that a total of 180,000 Nigerians have died from HIV/AIDS the Centre for the Right To Health, CRH, has called for the reinforcement of HIV/AIDS programmes in schools as part of measures to halt the spread among adolescents. In a chat with Good Health Weekly during a sensitisation programme/presentation of Award to outstanding healthcare workers by CRH to mark this year’s World AIDS Day in Lagos, the Programme Director, CRH, Mrs Christy Ekerete- Udofia said scaling up HIV programmes in primary, Secondary Schools including Universities would help the country to achieve the 90-90-90 targets for testing, treatment and viral suppression by 2030.

Effect of HIV Antibody VRC01 on Viral Rebound after Treatment Interruption

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. In these trials, passive administration of VRC01, a broadly neutralizing antibody against human immunodeficiency virus that targets the HIV CD4-binding site, had some anti-HIV effect in 24 persons with chronic HIV infection.

DepEd says condom distribution program not yet final

The Department of Education has denied giving the “green light” for the Department of Health to distribute condoms in schools. MB FILE-Health secretary Paulyn Ubial holds a condom during a press conference commemorating World AIDS Day at Pasay City on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Henry Heimlich, inventor of Heimlich maneuver,a

Henry Heimlich, namesake of the maneuver that has saved the lives of an estimated 100,000 potential choking victims, has died. The famed Hyde Park physician was 96. Henry Heimlich, inventor of Heimlich maneuver, dies at 96 Henry Heimlich, namesake of the maneuver that has saved the lives of an estimated 100,000 potential choking victims, has died.