Breakthrough HIV trial in South Africa offers hope for drug-free remission — first of its kind in Africa

SA scientists release promising HIV cure trial results – The Mail & Guardian

South African scientists have released the findings of the first HIV cure trial in Africa with promising results showing viral suppression in 20% of women who stopped taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) after 18 months. The study involved 20 women who tested positive for HIV at the Females Rising through Education, Support and Health (Fresh) clinic in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, and started taking antiretroviral treatment a day after knowing their st…

Breakthrough HIV trial in South Africa offers hope for drug-free remission — first of its kind in Africa

KwaZulu-Natal scientists conduct HIV cure trials on Umlazi women with promising results

Scientists from the University of KwaZulu-Natal conducted a test trial on a group of women from Umlazi to determine the efficacy of antibodies to fight HIV.

SA scientists release promising HIV cure trial results

South African scientists have released the findings of the first HIV cure trial in Africa with promising results showing viral suppression in 20% of women who stopped taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) after 18 months. The study involved 20 women who tested positive for HIV at the Females Rising through Education, Support and Health (Fresh) clinic in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, and started taking antiretroviral treatment a day after knowing their st…