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  • Cure for HIV/AIDS found, human trials to start soon as scientists successfully cure monkeys

    There appears to be some refreshing news amidst the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus as scientists have successfully cured monkeys and mice of HIV/AIDS in an attempt to find a lasting cure for the disease that has killed many and continue to infect thousands worldwide.

    A joint effort between researchers from the University of North Carolina, Emory University, and Qura Therapeutics resulted in what many have described as a breakthrough in HIV/AIDS research.

    The UNC Cure Center discovered a method of identifying and reactivating dormant cells that can be combined with other clearance strategies in order to clear the HIV reservoir that will end in a definitive, permanent cure.

    With this breakthrough, scientists continue to search for an effective cure for the HIV virus for humans, one that will not produce any side-effects.

    HIV/AIDS continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 32 million lives according to WHO.

    There were approximately 37.9 million people living with HIV at the end of 2018 according to WHO

    As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV, coverage of services has been steadily increasing. A WHO report notes that in 2018, 62% of adults and 54% of children living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART).

    Source: ABCnewsgh.com

  • You could be jailed for discriminating against a person living with HIV/AIDS

    Discriminating against a person living with HIV or AIDS could land one in jail for up to three years.

    This is contained in the Ghana AIDS Commission Act 2016, Act 938 which was passed by Parliament and assented by former President John Dramani Mahama on December 30, 2016.

    Read: Mobilise internal resources to fund HIV/AIDS activities Experts

    The Act, among other things is aimed at preventing and controlling HIV and AIDS epidemic in Ghana, as well as protect the rights of persons living with the disease.

    This means that employers, service providers and individuals can no longer deny persons living with HIV or AIDS access to vital services such as healthcare, education, goods and services as well as jobs.

    In an instance where these rights are denied a person living with HIV or AIDS, Section 38 subsection 2 states that a public agency or non-governmental organisation may institute legal proceedings for or on behalf of a person living with or affected by HIV or AIDS for infringement of their rights.

    Read: My husband of 8 years has infected me with HIV/AIDS Woman breaks down

    According to Section 39 of the Act, anyone who denies a person living with HIV or AIDS his or her rights commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than 200 penalty units and not more than 500 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not less than 18 months and not more than three years or to both the fine and imprisonment.

     

    Source: Graphic.com.gh