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Condom use is down, but inclusive sex-ed could help
"LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education is extremely important," says Steven Goodreau. "Only about half of US high schools have it, and that's a key first place…
Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions
(ABC News) The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo -- The Republic of Congo has…
HIV prevention drugs known as PrEP are highly effective, but many at risk don't know about them
CBS News - Despite highly effective HIV prevention drugs on the market, only a fraction of those at risk in the U.S. are taking them — or…
Children surpass a year of HIV remission after treatment pause
(National Institue of Health) NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. Four children have remained free of detectable HIV for more…
Volunteers needed to test new mpox vaccine
Independent - Mpox symptoms include high temperature, headache, aches, backache, swollen glands, exhaustion, joint pain and rash Volunteers are being sought to test a new…
Hà Nội takes proactive measures against rabies and whooping cough
VNS - According to the Hà Nội Centre for Disease Control, the capital city has reported nine cases of whooping cough since the beginning of…
Cambodia logs 12 cases of monkeypox
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health on February 15 issued a press release confirming the diagnosis of monkeypox on a man in Phnom Penh, the fourth case…
New HIV/AIDS infections increase in Laos
The number of new HIV/AIDS cases in Laos has steadily climbed partly due to a shortage of financial support from foreign countries and limited budget…
Int’l cooperation stimulates growth for HCM City’s health sector
International medical cooperation in HCM City has generated positive outcomes in recent years, contributing to improving the quality of medical services, protection, and care of people's…
Abnormal weather change heightens risk of disease transmission in Vietnam
VNA - Vietnam is at elevated risks from infectious diseases, given its location in the hot and humid tropical monsoon region as well as the…