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Rwanda Saves Patients Time With One-Visit Health Model
Solutions2h ago

Rwanda Saves Patients Time With One-Visit Health Model

A 62-year-old woman in Rwanda now gets her HIV and diabetes care in one appointment instead of two separate trips. The integrated care model is rolling out nationwide, cutting costs and improving treatment adherence for thousands managing multiple chronic conditions.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
New Single Pill Simplifies HIV Treatment for Complex Cases
Health & Wellness14h ago

New Single Pill Simplifies HIV Treatment for Complex Cases

A breakthrough combination pill could replace complex multi-drug regimens for people with HIV who've been taking multiple pills daily for decades. The research offers hope to long-term survivors who've endured complicated treatment schedules since the early days of the epidemic.

Daily Maverick3 min read
New Single HIV Pill Helps Complex Cases in South Africa
Health & Wellness20h ago

New Single HIV Pill Helps Complex Cases in South Africa

People living with HIV who need complex treatment regimens can now take just one pill a day instead of multiple medications. A breakthrough study shows the new combination pill works just as well while making life easier for long-term survivors.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
VA Research: 3 Breakthroughs for Veterans' Health
Community HeroesMay 22

VA Research: 3 Breakthroughs for Veterans' Health

Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Nigeria Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Health & WellnessMay 15

Nigeria Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Benue State, Nigeria's region with the highest HIV treatment burden, just introduced a groundbreaking injectable drug that requires only two doses per year instead of daily pills. The innovation could transform prevention for nearly 200,000 patients and vulnerable populations across the state. #

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Africa to Produce Twice-Yearly HIV Drug Locally
Health & WellnessMay 12

South Africa to Produce Twice-Yearly HIV Drug Locally

A South African lab will soon manufacture a groundbreaking HIV treatment that only requires two injections per year, marking a major win for medical independence across Africa. The move ensures lifesaving medicine can be produced close to home.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Colombia Wins Court Ruling on Affordable HIV Medicine
SolutionsMay 11

Colombia Wins Court Ruling on Affordable HIV Medicine

A regional court just confirmed Colombia's right to make HIV treatment more affordable through compulsory licensing. The decision could help millions across South America access life-saving medication.

STAT News2 min read
Botswana's Festus Mogae: The AIDS Fighter Who Saved Millions
Community HeroesMay 8

Botswana's Festus Mogae: The AIDS Fighter Who Saved Millions

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae, who died at 86, transformed one of the world's poorest nations into an African success story and pioneered the continent's first free HIV treatment program. His legacy proves that visionary leadership can turn crisis into hope.

DW News3 min read
FDA Fast-Tracks Once-Daily HIV Pill for August Review
Health & WellnessApr 30

FDA Fast-Tracks Once-Daily HIV Pill for August Review

A new single-tablet HIV treatment could offer people living with the virus a simpler daily routine by August. The FDA just granted priority review to a combination pill designed to work for patients with complex health needs.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New HIV Drug Offers Hope Beyond Current Treatments
Health & WellnessApr 23

New HIV Drug Offers Hope Beyond Current Treatments

A groundbreaking HIV treatment just won FDA approval, offering a lifeline for patients who can't take current medications. Dallas patients helped make it possible through clinical trials at Prism Health.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
FDA Approves First Two-Drug HIV Treatment Option
Health & WellnessApr 23

FDA Approves First Two-Drug HIV Treatment Option

A groundbreaking new HIV treatment offers people living with the virus a simpler, once-daily option that works differently from existing medications. The FDA just approved Idvynso, expanding choices for the 1.2 million Americans managing HIV.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
FDA Approves New Once-Daily Pill for HIV Patients
Health & WellnessApr 22

FDA Approves New Once-Daily Pill for HIV Patients

A groundbreaking single-tablet treatment for HIV just won FDA approval, making it easier for patients to stay on track with their medication. The new pill combines two drugs into one daily dose for people already managing the virus successfully.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
FDA Approves New 2-Drug HIV Treatment Option
Health & WellnessApr 22

FDA Approves New 2-Drug HIV Treatment Option

A simpler HIV treatment just earned FDA approval, giving doctors a new option for patients managing the virus alongside other health conditions. The once-daily pill combines two drugs instead of three, offering hope for people juggling multiple medications.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
How One Clinic in Haiti Helped Save 26 Million Lives
SolutionsApr 16

How One Clinic in Haiti Helped Save 26 Million Lives

A radical experiment in rural Haiti proved HIV treatment could work anywhere, leading to PEPFAR—a program that has now saved 26 million lives. Partners In Health has spent decades building and defending this lifesaving legacy.

Google News - Health Breakthrough3 min read
Man Cured of HIV After Bone Marrow Transplant From Brother
Health & WellnessApr 13

Man Cured of HIV After Bone Marrow Transplant From Brother

A 63-year-old man became the first person to achieve HIV remission through a bone marrow transplant from his sibling, opening new possibilities for HIV treatment. His brother carried a rare genetic mutation that makes cells resistant to the virus.

Scientific American2 min read
Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa
Health & WellnessApr 11

Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa

New weight loss medications like Ozempic could help address obesity in people living with HIV, particularly black women who are disproportionately affected. Early research in South Africa is exploring how these breakthrough drugs might improve health outcomes for this community.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
Nigeria Launches 6-Month HIV Injection to End AIDS by 2030
Health & WellnessApr 10

Nigeria Launches 6-Month HIV Injection to End AIDS by 2030

Nigeria just introduced a twice-yearly HIV injection that could replace daily pills and help eliminate AIDS within six years. The breakthrough treatment, called Lenacapavir, offers new hope for millions while reducing stigma and improving care access.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for HIV Patients in SA
Health & WellnessApr 8

New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for HIV Patients in SA

Breakthrough weight loss medications like Ozempic could help tackle rising obesity rates among people living with HIV in South Africa. Early research from rural KwaZulu-Natal shows these drugs work just as well for HIV patients as everyone else.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for People With HIV
Health & WellnessApr 8

New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for People With HIV

Breakthrough weight loss medications like Ozempic could help address rising obesity rates among people living with HIV in South Africa. Early research suggests these drugs work just as well for HIV patients as everyone else.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Nigerian Volunteers Save 1,000 HIV Patients After Aid Cuts
Community HeroesMar 31

Nigerian Volunteers Save 1,000 HIV Patients After Aid Cuts

When U.S. aid cuts disrupted HIV treatment in Nigeria, dozens of volunteers walked dusty village paths to keep patients alive. Their door-to-door missions brought over 1,000 people back into care.

Google: volunteers help3 min read

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