Pre-exposure prophylaxis services in Thailand during COVID-19
Thailand’s key population-led health services (KPLHS) are a hallmark of the success of the country’s HIV response. In Thailand, KPLHS…
Continuing PrEP services for adolescents in Brazil despite COVID-19 disruptions
PrEP1519 is the first demonstration study in Latin America exploring acceptability, use, and persistence of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) amongst adolescent…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon reaches 12-year high under Bolsonaro
Issued on: 30/11/2020 – 23:39 Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surged again over the past year, hitting a 12-year high,…
Successful continuation of antiretroviral therapy delivery during COVID 19 – best practices from the South East Asia Region
The COVID-19 pandemic was predicted to and has had a major impact on the essential HIV health services in the…
Existing HIV and TB laboratory systems facilitating COVID-19 testing in Africa
Many countries in resource-limited settings have high HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and/or sexually transmitted infection (STI) burdens. In 2010, WHO…
French health authority outlines country’s Covid-19 vaccination plan
Issued on: 30/11/2020 – 22:34 France’s national health authority unveiled on Monday its five-step vaccination roll-out strategy, which aims to…
World AIDS Day 2020 – WHO calls for global solidarity to maintain HIV services
On 1 December WHO is calling on global leaders and citizens to rally for “global solidarity” to maintain essential HIV services…
WHO announces the Global Diabetes Compact
On World Diabetes Day, WHO announced the development of the Global Diabetes Compact, a comprehensive and inclusive approach to support…
Iranian official blames Paris-based opposition, Israel for death of nuclear scientist
Issued on: 30/11/2020 – 21:12Modified: 30/11/2020 – 21:17 As a top nuclear scientist was laid to rest in Tehran on…
France’s Sarkozy complains of being victim of six years of ‘slander’ at corruption trial
Issued on: 30/11/2020 – 18:44Modified: 30/11/2020 – 18:46 Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy complained Monday of being the victim of…