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HIV-infected Malawi 'hyena' Eric Aniva sentenced to 2 years hard labour for 'widow cleansing'
Eric Aniva had taken part in 'sexual cleansing' practices having sex with more than 100 women and girls.
The harsh reality of what it's like living with HIV: It is stigma that kills
Ahead of World Aids day, activists fight off the stigma associated with HIV thanks to film.
Verdict coming soon for HIV-infected Malawi man who had sex with 104 women and girls
If found guilty, Eric Aniva could get a possible jail term of 5 years.
New USB-based HIV test can show results on a mobile device within 30 minutes
Technology promises critical monitoring treatment for patients in remote parts of the world.
NHS loses court appeal over £20m 'game changing' HIV prevention drug PrEP
The anti-retroviral drug PrEP is said to reduce the risk of HIV infection by more than 90%.
First large-scale HIV vaccine trial in seven years to start in South Africa
Over three years, scientists will test the safety and efficacy of a vaccine regimen to prevent HIV.
Monoclonal antibody proves effective for HIV patients who resist other treatments
Iibalizumab may help HIV patients where other treatments have failed.
There was never any 'Patient Zero' of HIV in the US
By reconstructing early HIV genomes, scientists show the US strain originated in the Caribbean.
CRISPR technology boosts hopes to find 'HIV cure'
Using CRISPR-Cas9 could lead to quicker advances in the field of HIV research.
HIV 'cured' in monkeys with antibody therapy leading to undectable levels of virus
An antibody known as anti-alpha4/beta7 has led monkeys to control infection even after two years.
A British man has not been cured of HIV... not yet at least
44-year-old man reportedly HIV-free following new therapy that eradicates virus.
Sweden wants Nasa to send a condom into space
Swedish Association for Sexuality Education makes promotional video encouraging recognition of condoms.
HIV-positive children with no disease progression may be key to unlock new treatments
Future treatment research could be based on the immune system of children that resist HIV infections.
GlaxoSmithKline's new boss: Who is Emma Walmsley?
Most powerful chief executive in the UK will have to come up with new drugs.
Charlie Sheen strikes deal with ex-wives to reduce child support payments amid money troubles
The actor has agreed to a reality TV show to cover the remaining costs.
Giving HIV medicine to both members of a couple reduces the risk of transmission
When one member is HIV-positive, the other is less likely to become infected if both take HIV drugs.
South Africa: One in four women in Rustenburg mining area raped in her lifetime
Half of women surveyed by MSF had experienced some form of sexual violence.
New understanding of how HIV evades immune system paves way for new treatments
A protein surrounding the virus protects it in an original way from the host's immune system.
Homophobes see PrEP as an excuse for gay men to have unprotected sex with every guy we can
Men of all sexualities engage in risky behaviours, but when they involve another man the moralising begins.
Anti-HIV drug PrEP can be funded by NHS England after High Court ruling
A high court judge heard a challenge by the National Aids Trust against NHS England to fund PrEP.
World Hepatitis Day 2016: What is the viral condition affecting 400 million people globally?
Hepatitis is a term used to describe the inflammation of the liver from viral infection or toxic substances.
Glaxo posts jump in profits on new drug sales
GlaxoSmithKline said development work on its new drug pipeline is starting to pay off
Orphaned by Aids: Uganda's child carers – 'I had no money, how could I pay for school?'
More than a million children in the country have been orphaned because of HIV and Aids.
How Grindr is helping stop the HIV epidemic
Education about PrEP and access to treatment for LGBTQ refugees are among its priorities
AIDS 2016: Vulnerable HIV-positive communities 'left behind' because of discrimination and stigma
International AIDS Conference warns that laws and stigma hinder access to HIV prevention, treatment and care.
Russia: Lack of HIV prevention fuels a rise in new infections
To reach Unaids 90-90-90 target, effective prevention strategies must be globally implemented.
PrEP, a HIV vaccine and male circumcision: The biggest research breakthroughs in 2016
Ahead of world's biggest Aids and HIV conference AIDS 2016, IBTimes UK looks at the major studies of the year.
Aids epidemic no longer a public health issue in Australia, but HIV still is
Australia's 'end of Aids' boast is great, but there are still huge obstacles to overcome.
Experimental cancer drug AR-12 effective at treating Ebola and drug-resistant HIV
Scientists call for further trials after animal studies show effectiveness in a host of viral infections.
HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect gay men across the globe
Scientists say a better access to PrEP could reverse this trend.