World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day 2023: How To Prevent HIV Transmission In Pregnant Women - Expert Explains

Dr Pooja Rana, Senior Consultant Gynecologist, Rosewalk Hospital explains how to prevent HIV Transmission in pregnant women.

Dec 01, 2023, 13:21 PM IST

World AIDS Day 2023: Myths vs Facts - Doctor Busts Misconceptions About Infection

The last stage of HIV, AIDS is a condition where the body's immune system is severely compromised. Apart from mixing HIV with AIDS, several myths exist about the virus and the infection. A doctor tries to bust six key myths about HIV-AIDS.

Dec 01, 2023, 09:34 AM IST

World AIDS Day: History, Significance, Theme - Difference Between AIDS And HIV

It was in 1988 that the World Health Organization announced World AIDS Day as an official global health observance. December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day every year globally with an aim to increase awareness about the disease.

Nov 30, 2023, 17:24 PM IST

More than 25,000 people living with HIV in Assam, mentions ASACS data

Kamrup (Metropolitan) district has the highest number of cases at 7,610, followed by Cachar with 5,200, Nagaon 16,02 and Dibrugarh 1,402, details below.

Dec 01, 2022, 13:57 PM IST

EXCLUSIVE: On World AIDS Day 2022, here's how to lead a healthy life with HIV - 10 points

AIDS is acquired only after the contraction of HIV, but not all HIV cases develop into AIDS. With medical science advancing, it is possible to lead a healthy life being HIV positive. Doctor tells us how.

Dec 01, 2022, 11:41 AM IST

World AIDS Day 2022: Date, theme and significance

World AIDS Day 2022: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS has led to lakhs of deaths globally. On World AIDS day, which is observed every year on December 1, the United Nations and counties worldwide try to raise awareness about the illness and educate people on how to prevent it.

Dec 01, 2022, 09:05 AM IST

In pics: Omicron threat getting real, India summons Pak envoy

While the world is still coming to terms with the second wave of Covid 19 infections which saw many lose their lives, a new threat by the name of Omicron is looming large. This and more in today’s news capsule.

Dec 01, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

World AIDS Day: One child was infected with HIV every 2 minutes in 2020, UNICEF report finds out

The UNICEF report claimed that 1,20,000 children, or one child every five minutes, died due to AIDS-related causes in 2020.

Dec 01, 2021, 07:12 AM IST

World AIDS Day: TV stars talk of the need to remove the stigma

This Tuesday was World AIDS Day (December 1), and celebrities from the world of television opened up on the need to continue the efforts to remove the stigma that is often associated with the ailment.

Dec 01, 2020, 21:12 PM IST

World AIDS Day: 1,20,000 children, adolescents aged 0-19 living with HIV in 2017 in India

Currently, 3 million persons 19 years and younger, are infected with HIV worldwide.

Dec 01, 2018, 07:17 AM IST

Hijab-clad women dance to movie song in Kerala, start heated debate on Twitter

The three women were dancing during AIDS Day celebrations to raise awareness about the life-threatening disease.

Dec 05, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

AIDS awareness leading to more people taking HIV tests: Tripura Health Minister

According to the Minister, the number of HIV positive people in Tripura has been more or less static during the past few years.

Dec 01, 2017, 19:46 PM IST

Union minister Anupriya Patel launches strategic plan, aims at eradicating HIV/AIDS by 2030

She also inaugurated the 'SAMPARK' mission aimed at tracing those who are HIV positive and are to be brought under ART services.

Dec 01, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Challenges remain for India in the fight against AIDS. Here are some of them

World AIDS Day is on December 1.

Nov 21, 2017, 23:05 PM IST

Five facts you need to kow about HIV/AIDS

HIV infection is often diagnosed through rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), which detect the presence or absence of HIV antibodies.

Dec 01, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

World AIDS Day: Five things you can do for people living with HIV

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support to and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV.

Dec 01, 2016, 09:24 AM IST