Nurse diagnosed with HIV describes living 'a normal life' A nurse who is living with HIV has said that her life has turned a corner since she decided to speak out about her status. Health • 14 Jan
Nurse diagnosed with HIV describes living 'a normal life' A nurse who is living with HIV has said that her life has turned a corner since she decided to speak out about her status. Health • 14 Jan
HIV can be eliminated in lab with gene edit tool - study Researchers have eliminated HIV from cells in a laboratory, using a gene-editing tool which won the Nobel Prize in 2020, raising hopes of a cure. World • 20 Mar 24
HIV can be eliminated in lab with gene edit tool - study Researchers have eliminated HIV from cells in a laboratory, using a gene-editing tool which won the Nobel Prize in 2020, raising hopes of a cure. World • 20 Mar 24
HIV cases more than double compared to 2021 Charities working for people with HIV have described as worrying the number of new cases of the virus since the start of this year. Ireland • 15 Jun 22
HIV cases more than double compared to 2021 Charities working for people with HIV have described as worrying the number of new cases of the virus since the start of this year. Ireland • 15 Jun 22
Survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare launched NUI Galway has launched the first joint national survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings which will be open for the month of June. Regional • 31 May 22
Survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare launched NUI Galway has launched the first joint national survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings which will be open for the month of June. Regional • 31 May 22
Call for reopening of gay men's health clinic Campaigners are calling on the Health Service Executive, today World Aids Day, to reopen the country's only dedicated gay men's health clinic. Health • 01 Dec 20
Call for reopening of gay men's health clinic Campaigners are calling on the Health Service Executive, today World Aids Day, to reopen the country's only dedicated gay men's health clinic. Health • 01 Dec 20
First man to be cured of HIV dies of cancer The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown - known as the "Berlin Patient" - has died of cancer, the International Aids Society has said. News Lens • 30 Sep 20
First man to be cured of HIV dies of cancer The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown - known as the "Berlin Patient" - has died of cancer, the International Aids Society has said. News Lens • 30 Sep 20
AIDS deaths down a third since 2010 - UN HIV-related deaths last year fell to around 770,000 - some 33% than in 2010, according to the United Nations. Health • 16 Jul 19
AIDS deaths down a third since 2010 - UN HIV-related deaths last year fell to around 770,000 - some 33% than in 2010, according to the United Nations. Health • 16 Jul 19
UK inquiry told of HIV deaths after 1984 transplants An organ donor who was infected with HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion after a fatal crash in the UK in 1984 passed on the virus to all the recipients of his donated kidneys, heart and liver, an inquiry has heard. UK • 10 Jul 19
UK inquiry told of HIV deaths after 1984 transplants An organ donor who was infected with HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion after a fatal crash in the UK in 1984 passed on the virus to all the recipients of his donated kidneys, heart and liver, an inquiry has heard. UK • 10 Jul 19
HIV prevention drug PrEP safe and effective - HIQA A new report on the HIV prevention drug PrEP has found that it is safe and highly effective for people at substantial risk of contracting the virus. Health • 23 Apr 19
HIV prevention drug PrEP safe and effective - HIQA A new report on the HIV prevention drug PrEP has found that it is safe and highly effective for people at substantial risk of contracting the virus. Health • 23 Apr 19
New case strengthens idea that 'HIV is curable' The case of a HIV-positive man becoming the second known adult to be cleared of the AIDS virus strengthens the idea "that a cure is feasible", according to director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the University of Melbourne. Health • 05 Mar 19
New case strengthens idea that 'HIV is curable' The case of a HIV-positive man becoming the second known adult to be cleared of the AIDS virus strengthens the idea "that a cure is feasible", according to director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the University of Melbourne. Health • 05 Mar 19
UK HIV patient becomes world's second AIDS cure hope A HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the AIDS virus. Health • 05 Mar 19
UK HIV patient becomes world's second AIDS cure hope A HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the AIDS virus. Health • 05 Mar 19
Party leaders take HIV test to highlight World AIDS Day A number of political party leaders underwent HIV tests today to raise awareness for World AIDS Day this Saturday. Health • 28 Nov 18
Party leaders take HIV test to highlight World AIDS Day A number of political party leaders underwent HIV tests today to raise awareness for World AIDS Day this Saturday. Health • 28 Nov 18
HIV-positive mother donates liver to save child's life Faced with the only chance to save a child's life, doctors in South Africa have performed a medical first - transplanting part of the liver from a HIV-positive mother into her HIV-negative child. Health • 04 Oct 18
HIV-positive mother donates liver to save child's life Faced with the only chance to save a child's life, doctors in South Africa have performed a medical first - transplanting part of the liver from a HIV-positive mother into her HIV-negative child. Health • 04 Oct 18
Court overturns Hep C and HIV Tribunal ruling The Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal's refusal to compensate a woman who suffered a psychiatric illness after her father died from an AIDS-related illness 30 years ago, has been overturned by the High Court. Courts • 09 Aug 18
Court overturns Hep C and HIV Tribunal ruling The Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal's refusal to compensate a woman who suffered a psychiatric illness after her father died from an AIDS-related illness 30 years ago, has been overturned by the High Court. Courts • 09 Aug 18
'Dangerous complacency' over spread of AIDS Thousands of experts and activists will descend on Amsterdam next week to bolster the battle against AIDS amid warnings that "dangerous complacency" may cause a resurgence of the epidemic that has already killed 35 million people. Aids • 20 Jul 18
'Dangerous complacency' over spread of AIDS Thousands of experts and activists will descend on Amsterdam next week to bolster the battle against AIDS amid warnings that "dangerous complacency" may cause a resurgence of the epidemic that has already killed 35 million people. Aids • 20 Jul 18
Man guilty of causing serious harm by HIV infection A jury has convicted a man of causing serious harm to two former partners by infecting them with HIV. Courts • 12 Jul 18
Man guilty of causing serious harm by HIV infection A jury has convicted a man of causing serious harm to two former partners by infecting them with HIV. Courts • 12 Jul 18
Effective HIV vaccine step closer as hurdle overcome An effective HIV vaccine may be a short step away now scientists have overcome a major stumbling block hindering its development. Science • 13 Sep 17
Effective HIV vaccine step closer as hurdle overcome An effective HIV vaccine may be a short step away now scientists have overcome a major stumbling block hindering its development. Science • 13 Sep 17
South African child effectively cured of AIDS A South African child born with HIV has surprised experts by appearing to be effectively cured of the AIDS virus after just a year of treatment followed by eight-and-a-half years drug-free. World • 24 Jul 17
South African child effectively cured of AIDS A South African child born with HIV has surprised experts by appearing to be effectively cured of the AIDS virus after just a year of treatment followed by eight-and-a-half years drug-free. World • 24 Jul 17
Call for HSE to provide HIV prevention medication HIV Ireland has called for pre-exposure prophylaxis to be made available in Ireland through the Health Service Executive's general medical scheme. Health • 15 Jun 17
Call for HSE to provide HIV prevention medication HIV Ireland has called for pre-exposure prophylaxis to be made available in Ireland through the Health Service Executive's general medical scheme. Health • 15 Jun 17
'Remarkable' progress made with new HIV treatment A British man with HIV undergoing a pioneering treatment to cure him of the disease has shown "remarkable" progress, doctors have told a newspaper. News • 02 Oct 16
'Remarkable' progress made with new HIV treatment A British man with HIV undergoing a pioneering treatment to cure him of the disease has shown "remarkable" progress, doctors have told a newspaper. News • 02 Oct 16
New HIV cases in Ireland up by a third last year There were 498 new cases of HIV recorded in Ireland last year, a 33% increase on the number of people who tested positive in 2014. News • 05 Apr 16
New HIV cases in Ireland up by a third last year There were 498 new cases of HIV recorded in Ireland last year, a 33% increase on the number of people who tested positive in 2014. News • 05 Apr 16
New HIV infections fall 35% since 2000 New HIV infections have fallen by 35% since 2000, according to the United Nations, but the orgnaisation has stressed that AIDS spending has to be dramatically increased to roll back the disease. News • 14 Jul 15
New HIV infections fall 35% since 2000 New HIV infections have fallen by 35% since 2000, according to the United Nations, but the orgnaisation has stressed that AIDS spending has to be dramatically increased to roll back the disease. News • 14 Jul 15
Instant self-test HIV kit goes on sale in Britain Britain's first legally-approved HIV self-testing kit has gone on sale online, promising a result in 15 minutes with a 99.7% accuracy rate. News • 27 Apr 15
Instant self-test HIV kit goes on sale in Britain Britain's first legally-approved HIV self-testing kit has gone on sale online, promising a result in 15 minutes with a 99.7% accuracy rate. News • 27 Apr 15
HIV's ability to cause AIDS is weakening - study Rapid evolution of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is slowing its ability to cause AIDS, according to a study of more than 2,000 women in Africa. News • 02 Dec 14
HIV's ability to cause AIDS is weakening - study Rapid evolution of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is slowing its ability to cause AIDS, according to a study of more than 2,000 women in Africa. News • 02 Dec 14
HIV recurs in child thought to be cured A baby girl born in the southern US state of Mississippi, who was thought to have been cleared of HIV, has seen her infection return, US scientists have said. News • 11 Jul 14
HIV recurs in child thought to be cured A baby girl born in the southern US state of Mississippi, who was thought to have been cleared of HIV, has seen her infection return, US scientists have said. News • 11 Jul 14
