HIV/AIDS: Ghanaian Youth Advised To Value Condom Use
He therefore advised the youth to use contraceptives correctly, consistently, and continuously to be free from unwanted pregnancy and HIV
Pharmacist expresses concern over HIV figures in Ellembelle
By GNA A Pharmacist at Anglogold Ashanti, Mr Clement Clinton Blay says statistics available at the Ghana AIDS Commission paint an alarming picture of HIV infections in the Ellembelle District. According to him, analysis by the GAC identified the Ellembelle District with the highest HIV prevalence for adults between ages of 15 and 49 with […]
Kenya Joins Trials For ‘Game-Changing’ Monthly HIV Pills
The fight against HIV is set to receive a major boost if the trials for a monthly HIV pill is proven effective. The third phase of the trial will involve 4,000 healthy, HIV-uninfected women between the ages of 16-45, across 21 sites that will include Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Malawi, eSwatini, Zimbabwe and Zambia. If […]
42,000 youth living with HIV in Ghana – Report
According to the Ghana Aids Commission, a large increase in new HIV infections among young people is due to a drop in HIV understanding. Dr. Fred Nana Poku, Director of Technical Service, said the commission plans to conduct organized campaigns by reengaging the various media companies. The figures have been attributed to a lack of […]
Kenya: Monthly Injection to Replace Daily Pills for HIV Treatment
By Elizabeth Merab A new HIV drug which could see patients stop taking daily antiretroviral therapy drugs has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The drug, known as Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine) which is administered as an injection once a month, not only frees patients from taking pills everyday but also accords […]
