HIV
The Department of Health has reassured the public that there is no shortage of antiretroviral medicines in South Africa, despite two suppliers facing business rescue.
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Sebuah studi dari Texas Biomedical Research Institute menunjukkan bahwa mikrodosis THC, senyawa aktif dalam ganja, dapat mengurangi efek samping jangka panjang pengobatan HIV tanpa menyebabkan mabuk. Pada makaka rhesus, THC dosis rendah mengurangi peradangan, meningkatkan kadar serotonin, dan menurunkan kolesterol berbahaya serta asam empedu sambil mempertahankan penekanan virus. Temuan ini menunjukkan potensi untuk mengelola komplikasi kronis pada orang yang hidup dengan HIV.
People living with human immunodeficiency virus can now access the enhanced outpatient HIV/AIDS treatment package from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. This was highlighted on World AIDS Day. The package provides an annual benefit of P58,500 for antiretroviral therapy and other necessary services.
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The withdrawal of US aid since February 2025 has led to a significant drop in HIV viral load tests in South Africa, according to data from the National Health Laboratory Service. Public health experts warn this signals serious setbacks in the country's HIV management program. While viral rebound rates have decreased, the reasons remain unclear.