AIDS
Swiss queer film festival removes award-winning Israeli movie from lineup after boycott threats
The Geneva-based festival, which opens on October 9, had previously included Tell Me Everything, a drama about a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic, in its lineup.
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
After 40 years of struggle: Scientists approach the greatest goal in medicine
A breakthrough in the war against AIDS: In two trials, patients were “cured” of the disease
Palestinian funding from Arab countries dropped by 85% in 2020
Their financial situation deteriorated amid the coronavirus pandemic, but also during a period when normalization agreements were being negotiated between several Gulf states and Israel.
Fifty aid flights, hundreds of specialists: Who is helping Beirut?
An analysis of the flights that landed at Beirut International Airport since August 4 reveals the level of support that has arrived.
Study predicts surge in HIV, TB and malaria deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic
The United Nations AIDS agency and the WHO warned last week of stock shortages, with more than a third of the world's countries already saying they are at risk of running of antiretrovirals.
Case of HIV patient in remission raises hopes for future AIDS cure
The intensified treatment was halted after 48 weeks, doctors said on Tuesday, and 57 weeks later his HIV DNA in cells and his HIV antibody test remain negative.
Larry Kramer, author known for his AIDS activism, dead at age 84
Kramer, who co-founded the ACT UP movement that made AIDS a national issue, died of pneumonia after enduring illness for much of his life, including his own battle with AIDS.
Lessons learned from other Pandemics in the Jewish community
While there are stark contrasts between today’s coronavirus pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic, Jewish law gives us a road map that applies to both.
Clinical trial of HIV vaccine halted after failing to show benefit
"Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," Fauci said in a statement.
First in Israel: Medical centers shine red to mark world AIDS day
The largest medical centers in Israel – Sourasky, Sheba, Hadassah-University and Rambam Medical Centers – will illuminate their main buildings in red, marking World AIDS Day
A cure for HIV? Gilead VP says one in development
“We have chosen to work with the community to fight the stigma of being HIV positive in a number of ways.”
Global deaths from AIDS reduced drastically, UN reports
"The enormous achievements in the response to HIV in recent decades is one of the best examples of multilateralism in action," said the president of the UN General Assembly.
