https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=hiv-aids&parent=healthHIV/AIDS RSS feeds.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:09:37 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/Addressing stigma inequity and access to HIV innovations remains critical to progress in the global HIV response says IAS president. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:46:05 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/The six-monthly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could be a game-changer, if made affordable. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:50:00 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/Africa must take ownership of its HIV response by prioritising domestic funding, research and innovation. Wed, 9 Oct 2024 12:01:03 GMT+0000Izukanji Sikazwe, Magda Robalohttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/Research into a rare group of HIV carriers with superior immune systems may lead to new treatments. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:10:49 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/zero-infection-hiv-drug-must-be-affordable/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/zero-infection-hiv-drug-must-be-affordable/HIV activists and campaigners welcome new HIV prevention drugs urging develops to make them accessible to low-income countries. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:37:46 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/new-drug-combo-tackles-malaria-in-hiv-mums/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/new-drug-combo-tackles-malaria-in-hiv-mums/A new malaria treatment designed for pregnant women with HIV could significantly reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:13:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/breakthrough-raspberry-tb-meds-available-for-children/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/breakthrough-raspberry-tb-meds-available-for-children/The affordable price addresses a long-standing need for accessible TB prevention solutions for kids. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:30:31 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/transforming-lives-of-people-living-with-hiv/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/transforming-lives-of-people-living-with-hiv/Wed, 6 Sep 2023 04:01:42 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-anti-gay-bill-hiv-progress/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-anti-gay-bill-hiv-progress/The anti-homosexual bill would increase discrimination against LGBTQ people and limit HIV care, warn campaigners. Fri, 5 May 2023 06:13:26 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/inequality-still-hampers-africas-hiv-fightback/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/inequality-still-hampers-africas-hiv-fightback/It is crucial for everyone around the globe to be able to equally access HIV/AIDS treatment Fri, 9 Dec 2022 01:19:39 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/zimbabwe-approves-new-option-for-hiv-prevention/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/zimbabwe-approves-new-option-for-hiv-prevention/Zimbabwe approves a long-acting injectable drug for use by HIV-negative people to cut the risk of acquiring HIV. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:11:37 GMT+0000Munyaradzi Makonihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/new-one-dose-meningitis-treatment-effective-safer/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/new-one-dose-meningitis-treatment-effective-safer/One-day treatment of a deadly fungal infection is as effective as the seven-day regimen, with fewer side effects. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:20:43 GMT+0000Scovian Lillianhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-weve-almost-stopped-mother-baby-hiv-transmission/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-weve-almost-stopped-mother-baby-hiv-transmission/World’s leading epidemiologist says taking science from the lab to the public is central to overcoming pandemics and health crises. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:48:08 GMT+0000Dhashen Moodleyhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/equipping-nigerias-health-workers-to-respond-to-emergencies/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/equipping-nigerias-health-workers-to-respond-to-emergencies/Country director of CDC Nigeria says building up the health workforce is essential to fight epidemics in Africa. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:52:55 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/better-prepared-african-nations-vulnerable-to-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/better-prepared-african-nations-vulnerable-to-covid-19/African countries deemed to have higher health crisis preparedness were the most vulnerable, a study says. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:29:13 GMT+0000Scovian Lillianhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/use-covid-19-lessons-to-boost-hiv-vaccine-push/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/use-covid-19-lessons-to-boost-hiv-vaccine-push/Lessons must be learned from COVID-19 as a new HIV vaccine trial starts this month, writes Ifeanyi M. Nsofor. Wed, 6 Oct 2021 05:16:46 GMT+0000Ifeanyi M. Nsoforhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-hiv-vaccine-trial-fails/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-hiv-vaccine-trial-fails/HIV vaccine trial for young women in Sub-Saharan Africa fails, but the search continues. Fri, 3 Sep 2021 02:10:40 GMT+0000Royal Uchehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ai-app-improves-accuracy-of-hiv-testing/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/ai-app-improves-accuracy-of-hiv-testing/An app based on artificial intelligence identifies 98 per cent of positive and 100 per cent of negative HIV tests. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:05:47 GMT+0000Vera Oumahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/deadly-covid-19-delta-variant-taking-hold-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/deadly-covid-19-delta-variant-taking-hold-in-africa/Africa’s COVID-19 deaths could rise to 500,000 by October, experts say. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:46:26 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-not-on-track-to-reach-2030-hiv-aids-targets/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-not-on-track-to-reach-2030-hiv-aids-targets/Africa’s chance of being on track to reach 2030 HIV/AIDS elimination targets is less than 30 per cent. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:01:47 GMT+0000Ochieng’ Ogodo