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After CCR5 gene, scientists find second, rare gene mutation that protects against HIV
•It was identified among members of a family in Spain who suffered from type 1F limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
India supplies nearly two-thirds of world's AIDS treatment drugs; plays major role in global fight against disease
•Significant advances have been made in understanding, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS globally, Tripathi said.
Second patient reportedly cured of HIV in big milestone for AIDS treatment
Tech2 News Staff •The second patient is proof that a near-death experience isn't necessarily part of a cure for HIV.
Act prohibiting discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS in effect from 10 September; law was passed in April 2017
•The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Act, 2017 starting 10 September, 2018.
World AIDS Day: Around 40 million people live with the virus today; key statistics you should know
•Close to 40 million people live with virus today. UNAIDS put their number last year at 36.7 million. AIDS-related deaths have declined by almost 50 percent
Transfusion of contaminated blood infected 18 with HIV in Mumbai in 2016-17, reveals report
•Eighteen people contracted HIV because of transfusion through blood and blood products in the metropolis in 2016-17, according to a report.
India's HIV research pioneer Dr Suniti Solomon passes away at 76
Fp Archives •Indian HIV researcher pioneer Dr Suniti Solomon, the first to bring to the world the prevalence of the infection in India in 1986 and one who successfully led research into the treatment of the deadly virus, passed away at 76.
California authorities issue health alert after HIV infection on porn film set
Fp Archives •California public health officials issued an alert Monday after finding "very strong evidence" that an adult film actor became infected with HIV as a result of unprotected sex on an out-of-state film shoot.
AIDS-related deaths have reduced dramatically: UN
Fp Archives •The global rate of HIV infection and the number of AIDS-related deaths have been dramatically reduced, thanks to expanding access to treatment, the United Nations said in a report issued on Monday.