HIV
New Technology Enhances HIV Detection Accuracy
Recent advancements in HIV detection have emerged and researchers have developed a novel method that utilizes the G-Quadruplex (GQ) DNA structure. This technology aims to improve the reliability of HIV diagnoses. It reduces the occurrence of false-positive results. About HIV ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
South Africa to Produce CAB-LA
South Africa is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative that will address the accessibility and affordability of HIV-prevention medication. The country will start producing a generic version of the highly effective HIV-prevention drug, CAB-LA (cabotegravir). The Power of CAB-LA ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Q+A: India’s Ban on Blood Donations by Gay and Transgender People
In India, gay and transgender individuals face discrimination in many forms. One such discrimination is the ban on them donating blood. After a petition was filed to challenge this ban, the Indian government defended the exclusion by citing scientific evidence ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Zero Discrimination Day 2023
Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated on March 1. The day is mainly celebrated by organizations like UNAIDS. The main objective of the day is to promote equality. The first Zero Discrimination Day was celebrated in 2014. It was launched by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Trends in Maternal Mortality Report
The United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter–Agency Group, called the MMEIG recently released a report on the maternal mortality rate. The report shows the maternal mortality rates between 2000 and 2020. The MMEIG comprises of World Health Organization, UNFPA, UNICEF, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
The Netherlands New HIV variant
The researchers of Netherlands have discovered a new HIV variant. It has been named as VB variant. It was lurking the country for a long period. The variant causes 3.5 times to 5.5 times higher levels of infection. However, there ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Recent Study on Antimicrobial resistance
A recent Lancet study says that Antimicrobial resistance is now the leading cause of death. It has surpassed HIV and malaria. The study says that in 2019 antimicrobial resistance killed more than 1.27 million people all over the world. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Apretude: FDA approves injection to prevent HIV
On December 20, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved world’s first injectable medication for reducing the risk of acquiring HIV. About Apretude Apretude is an injectable drug. Its generic name is “cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension”. The drug provides ..