Ministry Urges Early HIV Testing

Ministry urges early HIV testing

The Ministry of Health is raising concerns about a growing number of HIV cases in children, following the deaths of four young patients so far this year. Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Miriama Thaggard from Labasa Hospital highlighted the issue during the Fiji Medical Association Mini Central Conference. She says doctors are treating infants and toddlers admitted […]

HIV Cases in Turkey Quadruple Over the Past Decade Amid Rising Concern

The number of people living with HIV in Turkey has quadrupled over the past ten years, according to the latest data from the Health Ministry, prompting renewed calls for public awareness and testing. Between 1985 and November 2024, approximately 46,000 individuals have officially been diagnosed with HIV in Turkey. However, health officials warn that the actual number is likely higher, as many people remain untested. The surge is particularly not…

This note was published in Punto de Encuentro, a space of Amnesty International in DiarioAr. “I don’t know how my health is” is a phrase that is repeated in the testimonies of adults and young people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Tucumán. They don’t know if the medication continues to work, if their defenses remain high or if the virus remains undetectable. Fear of losing control over their treatment is constant. Since 2024, …