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Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growing epidem
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
This information was shared with participants of a walk organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS in observance of World AIDS Day.
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Kindness Awards Bring Hope For Inclusion
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: People in wheelchairs, neurodiverse individuals walking the cause fashion show, transgender activists on the jury, these were some of the highlights of the 6th edition of The Restore Awards®, endorsed by the United Nations UNAIDS. Luminaries like I
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Ghana passes controversial anti-homosexuality bill amid international outc
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Introduced in 2021, the bill not only criminalises LGBTQ relationships but also targets individuals who advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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United Nations Endorses The Restore Awards for Mental Health Awareness
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: At the 5th edition of The Restore Awards, United Nations UNAIDS country director, David Bridger confirmed solidarity to the cause of the awards, saying, "Our mental health is a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being. By my presence at
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India elected as member to UN's Programme on HIV/AIDS
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises the application of international drug control treaties, while the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and provides strategic direction for an international response to HIV/AIDS.
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World 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics unless leaders tackle
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], November 30 (ANI): Unless leaders tackle stark inequalities, the world could face 7.7 million AIDS-related deaths over the next 10 years, the Joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) warned on Monday in a new report.
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Covid vaccines create 9 new billionaires: People's Vaccine Alliance
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): At least nine people have become new billionaires since the beginning of Covid pandemic, thanks to the excessive profits pharmaceutical corporations with monopolies on Covid vaccines are making, the People's Vaccine Alliance said on Thursday ahead of a G20 le
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Spirit of HIV AIDS Act 2017 is to prevent discrimination
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], July 10 (ANI): Responding to UNAIDS critique of Goa government's move to make HIV test mandatory for marriage, the Goa government on Wednesday asserted that the Spirit of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) A
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'India has potential to eradicate HIV'
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 2 (ANI): India has the potential to eradicate the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) diseases if all strategies are put well in place, said Bilali Camara, Country Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
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UNAIDS welcomes SC decision on IPC 377, urges other countries to follow In
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 06 (ANI): The UNAIDS (United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of India to annul key provisions of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The world agency expressed hope that this decision sets the trend and is
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Commemorating World AIDS Day - Leadership Awards that celebrated emerging
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 2 (ANI-NewsVoir): In observance of World AIDS Day 2016 on December 1st, India HIV/AIDS Alliance, with the partnership of National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), UNDP and UNAIDS organized a Leadership Awards to recognize advocates and leaders from communities affecte
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