News for 'HIV'

Pam Anderson in AIDS fight

Pam Anderson in AIDS fight

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The Baywatch actress will endorse a lipgloss for AIDS awareness.

Mumbai sex workers get female condoms

Mumbai sex workers get female condoms

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The condom is made of polyurethane and designed to fit the female body, Dr Shilpa Merchant, national HIV/AIDS coordinator, PSI, said during it launch in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

China  spa for AIDS patients

China spa for AIDS patients

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

A hospital in north China's Shanxi province has set up an unique spa for HIV/AIDS patients where they can receive treatment and make a living too.

'Don't accept the stereotype of being the weaker sex'

'Don't accept the stereotype of being the weaker sex'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Winners of the Stree Shakti Puruskars share their stories on how they are empowering women. Upasna Pandey/Rediff.com reports

UN's new programme to combat AIDS

UN's new programme to combat AIDS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Hetero to supply AIDS drugs to Clinton Foundation

Hetero to supply AIDS drugs to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Hyderabad-based pharma company Hetero Drugs Ltd said on Monday that it had been chosen by the Clinton Research Foundation as one of the four Indian pharmaceutical companies.

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'

Ranbaxy unveils anti-retroviral pill

Ranbaxy unveils anti-retroviral pill

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd launched an anti-retroviral product, ABACAVIR, in India. The product, bioequivalent to the innovator brand, will be marketed in India under the brand name VIROL as 300 mg tablet formulation.

Libya to execute doctors

Libya to execute doctors

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The Libyan court found six Bulgarian medics an a Palestinian doctor guilty of infecting 426 children with the HIV virus during blood transfusions at the Al Fateh hospital.

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.

Cheap AIDS drug, China the new entrant

Cheap AIDS drug, China the new entrant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

China has started producing five drugs that can be used in four different cocktails to treat AIDS patients, whose numbers are rising alarmingly.

US may bar poor nations from cheap AIDS drug

US may bar poor nations from cheap AIDS drug

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The US government is threatening to obstruct low-income countries from accessing generic HIV/AIDS drugs approved by the World Health Organization, a human rights group charged on Friday.

US nominates Jim Yong Kim as World Bank prez for 2nd term

US nominates Jim Yong Kim as World Bank prez for 2nd term

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

'Re-electing Jim Yong Kim will allow the World Bank to continue to build on important initiatives and reforms.'

The Covid doctor who became a patient

The Covid doctor who became a patient

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'When we go to war, we also take our families.' 'It's not just fighting the war ourselves, but our families are doing that too. And that's the biggest sacrifice.'

Can't test AIDS with X-Ray machine

Can't test AIDS with X-Ray machine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

AIDS real weapon of mass destruction: Annan

AIDS real weapon of mass destruction: Annan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The United Nations secretary general also sought international assistance to contain the epidemic, which was killing 8,000 people daily.

Will Akshara, Ananthu attend school?

Will Akshara, Ananthu attend school?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Two HIV infected children's desire to attend school has divided Kottiyoor, a small town in Kerala.

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Clinton's plan: Making AIDS drugs affordable

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Former US President Bill Clinton on Friday launched a major medical initiative to make available Anti-Retroviral Drugs to millions affected by HIV/AIDS around the world at almost one-third of the existing market costs.

Delhi HC sets aside government decision to cap condom prices

Delhi HC sets aside government decision to cap condom prices

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

In a relief to pharma majors, the Delhi high court today held as "illegal and unsustainable" the Centre's decision to put a ceiling on the price of condoms, including the luxury variety.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Promiscuous jihadis spreading AIDS in J&K

Promiscuous jihadis spreading AIDS in J&K

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Right now, there are 273 full-blown cases of HIV infection in J&K, including 40 in six districts of the Kashmir valley, defence sources said.

NRI to walk from Amritsar to Kanyakumari

NRI to walk from Amritsar to Kanyakumari

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

India Association chairman Balwant Singh Grewal, who is based in London, wants to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and cancer.

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS hailed its expansion from 17 to 114 companies and praised member firms like Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Tata Steel and Daimler-Chrysler.\n

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His remarks come a day after Buckingham Palace announced Harry and Meghan, who had announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, will not use the "royal highness" titles as well as would no longer receive public funds for royal duties.

The story of AIDS in Madurai

The story of AIDS in Madurai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Big B becomes UNICEF ambassador

Big B becomes UNICEF ambassador

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

'I hope that by adding my voice to the cause of children, it will make a difference in the lives of boys and girls here at home and across the region,' he said.

UNICEF to educate Kerala about AIDS

UNICEF to educate Kerala about AIDS

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Indian-American woman killed in Mali attack

Indian-American woman killed in Mali attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anita Datar is the sole US citizen to have been killed in the attack.

SA, India lead in AIDS, UN told

SA, India lead in AIDS, UN told

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Corona will go on for more than six months now in Mumbai city.' 'It cannot vanish within just two or three months.' 'This infection may remain there in communities, somewhere or the other, like swine flu.'

China, India come closer on Trips

China, India come closer on Trips

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Duo claim to have cure for AIDS

Duo claim to have cure for AIDS

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

Chilaveri Bhoomeshwar and A M Krishna have moved the Delhi high court challenging the provisions of the Drug and Cosmetics Rules that prevent them from getting a license for marketing the medicine.\n\n\n\n\n\n

US AIDS plan to help Indian drug firms

US AIDS plan to help Indian drug firms

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Indian companies, key players in the field of generic medicines, especially for AIDS, may benefit from a $15-billion US programme aimed at combating the deadly disease in 14 countries.

AIDS victim stoned to death in AP

AIDS victim stoned to death in AP

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

"Such horror is not acceptable in any society in the world and must be condemned in the strongest possible and public manner," Brian Haill, president of the Australian AIDS Fund Inc said.

An infant in a plastic bag

An infant in a plastic bag

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Must read: Facts you must know about first pregnancy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

It is important to visit an obstetrician as soon as you miss your first period after intercourse, suggests Dr Danny Laliwalla.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

How to lead a stress-free life

How to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Dr Manorma Bhutani, director at Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme explains how women can lead a healthy life.