Man cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
LONDON: A man has been cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant, researchers say. The 53-year-old, known as the Dusseldorf Patient, is just the third person worldwide to be cured of the condition using the treatment, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. He has been off anti-retroviral medication (which involves taking drugs to suppress the […]
Remove inequalities to end AIDS, says Dr Adeeba
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian AIDS Foundation chairman Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman today called for action to address inequalities among People Living With HIV (PLHIV) and AIDS which are holding back progress in ending AIDS. In a message in conjunction with World AIDS Day 2022 tomorrow, themed ‘Equalize’, she said stigma and discrimination continue to impact […]
Sunway-MAF effort to help people living with HIV
KUCHING: The new partnership between Sunway Group and the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) together with Teratak Kasih Tok Nan will further alleviate the plight of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said MAF has been supporting people living with HIV in Sarawak […]
HIV in teens a concern
KUCHING: Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV/STI/HepC head of section in the State Health Department Dr Ruzana Miss disclosed that approximately 30 per cent of HIV cases detected in Sarawak are already at the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) stage. While the trend of HIV/AIDS cases in Sarawak has […]
Standing up to stigma against HIV
KUCHING: The Sarawak AIDS Concern Society (SACS) has received public criticism for being portrayed as supporting the sex industry due to an edited article by a news portal. In a statement, executive committee (Exco) members of SACS stated that the article omitted the important work done by SACS in reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted […]
Free tests for HIV and sexually transmitted infections
KUCHING: In conjunction with the World Aids Day which falls every Dec 1, Sarawak Aids Concern Society (SACS) is taking the initiative to provide free human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. SACS president Dr Yuwana Podin said the one-day free screening will be held from 9am to 9pm on Dec 3 […]
Show compassion for people with HIV
KUCHING: The public has been urged to accept those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with an open mind, so that more patients would come forward to seek treatment. HIV is a virus which attacks and destroys the body’s immune system which causes AIDS. Kuching Divisional Health officer Dr Azlee Ayub said till […]
