HIV/AIDS
UNAIDS Report Highlights Human Rights and AIDS
UNAIDS has released a report ahead of World AIDS Day, which emphasises that ending AIDS by 2030 is possible. However, this goal hinges on protecting the rights of individuals affected by HIV. The report is titled Take the Right Path ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
World AIDS Day to be observed on 1st December
World AIDS Day is observed annually on 1st December 2019 since 1988. It is an international day, observed by all member states of the United Nations (UN) to create and raise awareness about the global pandemic by spreading knowledge about ..
India to contribute $22 mn to GFTAM for 2020-22
India has announced contribution of $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for 6th Replenishment Cycle (for year 2020-22). This is an increase of 10% over the amount contributed by India in 5th cycle. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India announces a contribution of $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria
India has recently announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22). This is an increase of 10% over the amount contributed by the country in the ..
2019 edition of World AIDS Vaccine Day (WAVD)
The World AIDS Vaccine Day (WAVD) is observed every year on 18th May to spread awareness about the urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. The day is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. It ..
Laurus Labs signed pact with Global Fund to supply ARV drugs
Pharma Laurus Labs of Hyderabad has signed an agreement with Global Fund, an organization working towards ending AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics, for a period of three-and-a-half years. This agreement has a motive to supply Anti retro viral (ARV) ..
India achieved 84% decline in TB deaths among HIV patients
India has attained an 84% decrease in tuberculosis deaths among the people living with HIV by 2017. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on the UNAIDS, this has become the highest recorded decline among 20 nations and it is also three ..
2018 World AIDS Day (WAD)
The World AIDS Day (WAD) is observed every year on 1st of December to raise awareness of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. The day provides an opportunity for people worldwide to ..