Africa: ‘Why Are We Taking a Pill Every Day to Prevent Taking Another Pill Every Day?’ #Aids2024: [allAfrica] More people living with HIV have access to life-saving treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, even if you take ART drugs regularly as prescribed, there are still dormant forms of the virus within groups of cells in your body which are called HIV reservoirs. If ART is discontinued, the virus in these reservoirs might reactivate, possibly causing AIDS. There is no universal cure for HIV, however, a few people have been declared HIV-free following high-risk stem cell transplants. However, – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Pivotal Shift At Seabed Authority – Nations Rally for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium: [IPS] Kingston, Jamaica — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting concluded last week with no mining authorized, an unprecedented number of States calling for a moratorium or precautionary pause and a new Secretary-General elected. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: From Vision to Reality – Transforming Health Care for Millions: [allAfrica] In a remote African village, imagine a woman-Nora-is pregnant with her first child. The nearest health center is hours away, but between prenatal visits, a community health worker checks in with her frequently to ensure the pregnancy progresses smoothly. Once Nora safely delivers her baby, the health worker continues to monitor mother and child, updating health records, including immunizations, using a digital platform that feeds information back into a national health data system. When – AllAfrica News: Africa
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