Over 17 lakh people contracted HIV in India in last 10 yrs by unprotected sex: RTI replyAmong the states, Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of such cases of HIV transmission at 3,18,814 followed by Maharashtra at 2,84,...
24 Apr, 2022, 12.55 PM IST
Insurers can’t deny cover for HIV+ patients: IRDAIMost insurance companies have stayed away from launching products for HIV/AIDS patients due to pricing-related issues.
11 Oct, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
India, China, Pakistan among 10 nations accounting for 95% of HIV infections: UN reportIn Asia and Pacific region, the majority of new infections are occurring in 10 countries led by India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietmnam...
21 Jul, 2017, 12.17 PM IST
SC seeks Government response on plea for AIDS centres in all districtsThe plea filed by advocate Parmanand Katara sought directions from the court to avoid any harassment and untouchability of HIV positiv pati...
18 Mar, 2016, 04.12 PM IST
Decline in number of HIV positive cases: GovernmentNumber of HIV positive cases reported annually in the country has declined by 57% to 1.16 lakh in 2011 as compared to 2.74 lakh in 2000, LS...
24 Apr, 2015, 08.34 PM IST
HIV fears rise as six states face severe shortage of condomsThe matter was recently raised with the Union health ministry, following which the health secretary met senior officials from the NACO.
30 Jan, 2015, 11.39 AM IST
'Non-prevalent' 10 states see rise in HIV patients, record 57 per cent casesThe number of HIV patients has registered an increase in states where it was earlier being considered to be non-prevalent with 10 such stat...
07 Dec, 2014, 12.01 PM IST
On World AIDS Day, Larsen & Toubro opens new anti-retroviral therapy centreThe centre, owned by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), has been built by L&T, which will also operate it.
01 Dec, 2014, 10.24 PM IST
HIV/AIDS cases on the rise in Arunachal PradeshPapum Pare district topped the list of HIV/AIDS-infected patients followed by Lohit and Changlang in the second and third spot respectively.
10 Oct, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
Number of new HIV infection has decreased by 57%: Harsh VardhanGovt's objective was to reduce new infections further by 50% and provide comprehensive care and support to all persons living with HIV and ...
25 Jul, 2014, 05.15 PM IST
HIV/AIDS patients to pay higher insurance premium: IRDAThe IRDA had in October come out with a draft circular, asking all insurers to provide life-insurance cover to HIV/AIDS patients.
13 Dec, 2013, 02.42 PM IST
Former sex workers, HIV patients bring down HIV incidence in MizoramThe prevalence of HIV in Mizoram has come down appreciably, thanks to the hard work put in by former sex workers and HIV patients in spread...
22 Nov, 2013, 12.09 PM IST
Law soon to prevent discrimination against HIV patients: Ghulam Nabi AzadGovt today pledged to bring a law soon to ensure that there is no discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients.
01 Dec, 2011, 02.49 PM IST
- US bio-pharma firm Gilead Sciences in pact with four Indian cos
US-based bio-pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences on Tuesday entered into new licensing pacts with four Indian firms.
12 Jul, 2011, 10.43 PM IST
- Govt AIDS patients with insurance cover
The government is planning to offer medical insurance to patients suffering from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), in a move that...
17 Nov, 2008, 01.41 AM IST
- New, more efficient anti-AIDS drug for untreated patients
Medical researchers on Sunday unveiled clinical trials of new anti-AIDS drug that better controls the spread of the deadly virus among prev...
27 Oct, 2008, 08.58 AM IST
- Beijing reports first death from AIDS
Beijing has reported its first death from AIDS amid a sharp rise in the spread of the deadly disease in the Chinese capital especially amon...
26 Aug, 2006, 10.23 AM IST