Webinar for the global HIV community to map African-led vaccine assets, gaps and opportunities amid global funding cuts

A study recently conducted by human rights activists and institutions from Uganda and the United States has revealed that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill (AHA)

389 participants answered questions about PrEP interest. Of these, 53.7% were female, 72.2% were single, 55.5% completed secondary education, and 37.5% reported previous sex work. Their median age was...

Introduction HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can prevent HIV acquisition and facilitates linkage to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for people with ongoing vulnerability. We assessed PEP awarene.....

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ACTG Launches 2nd HIV Cure Clinical Trial in Africa Study Evaluating 2 Long-Acting Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies Given at HIV Treatment Initiation...

g a historically marginalized and presently criminalized community of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in Nigeria. Methods: From 2013 to 2018, we enrolled SGM aged 18+ years in Lagos or 16+ years...

HIV is now "Lentivirus humimdef1" by another name. Virus researchers are not happy.

The lack of socio-behavioral research on stress and psychosocial experiences among research participants who undergo analytical treatment interruption…

Our findings indicate a significant level of hesitancy toward mpox vaccination in the African region. Individuals who have not previously received other vaccines are at a higher risk of refusing to vaccinate against mpox for themselves and for children. However, high vaccination readiness can help mitigate this risk. The study recommends that regions in Africa with low immunisation coverage should continue to enhance vaccination education and improve vaccination readiness to reduce hesitancy and promote the mpox vaccination program.

CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System, U.S. National trends

Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter spent decades waging war against an ancient parasite. Carter tried to rid the world of Guinea worm, which infects people who drink unclean water tainted with larv...

The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States.

The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government have declared the outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever over after no new cases were registered in recent weeks.

Systems vaccinology integrates a range of “omics” technologies to identify key immune signatures and enhance vaccine development. This approach aids in understanding variations in immune responses, driven by genetics, health status, and the microbiome. Consequently, systems vaccinology helps pave the way for personalized vaccination strategies, essential for addressing diverse populations.

Nigeria has launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness, the country's disease control agency said on Monday.