HIV in the News

News February, 2012

News Sat 25 - Fri 02 March

Free HIV treatment on NHS for foreign nationals BBC, Mail Online, The Guardian, The TelegraphBelfast Telegraph, UKPA, AIDSmap

Hepatitis C subtype-1b and carriage of IL28B gene associated with improved treatment responses in HIV-co-infected patients Aidsmap

Intermediary indentifies gap of advice in HIV community FT Adviser

PrEP needs more study before being provided, UK physicians conclude Aidsmap

Mugabe admits losing cabinet to HIV and AIDS The Zimbabwean, Zimbabwe Journalists, Voice of America, All Africa

News Sat 18 - Fri 24 February

Glasgow drug users warned of HIV cluster BBC, STV

Terrence Higgins Trust relaunches Hardship Fund for people with HIV Pink Paper

Six cases of HIV diagnosed in city UKPA

Substantial number of HIV infections in UK-born patients acquired abroad AIDSmap

Death by denial: The campaigners who continue to deny HIV causes Aids The Guardian 

News Sat 11 - Fri 17 February

Viread Is Associated With Long-Term, Irreversible Kidney Damage AIDS Beacon

HIV affair husband jailed after blackmail bid and arson attack  This is Cornwall

Sexual Rights of HIV-Positive Transwomen (USA) The Body

Half of all new HIV transmissions in US may originate in undiagnosed individuals AIDSmap

HIV warning to women using injectable contraception Guardian, Kuwait News Agency, bikyamasr, NY Times

News Sat 04 - Fri 10 February

New BHIVA guidelines recommend discussion with all patients on potential of HIV treatment to protect sexual partners AIDSmap

HIV awareness campaign launched UKPA

Increased risk of anal cancer for all groups with HIV AIDSmap

WHO to issue guidance on hormonal contraceptives and HIV UNAIDS

Outcry over NYC HIV/AIDS housing help policy (USA) Wall Street Journal