A man was unexpectedly cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant A man has become the seventh person to be left HIV-free after receiving a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer. Significantly, he is also the second of the seven who received stem cells that were not actually resistant to the virus, strengthening the case that HIV-resistant cells may not be necessary for an HIV cure. But how did it work and what does it mean for the future of HIV treatment? Read more: https://www.newscientist

Despite major advances in treatment, HIV is still affecting millions of people in South Africa. In this episode of Regenesys Talk, Dr Rowen Govender and Stavros Nicolaou sit down with Jeremy Maggs to unpack the setbacks, the progress, and the transformative potential of new treatment options. An important conversation about awareness, education, and the role of community. #RegenesysEducation #RegenesysTalk #WorldAIDSDay #RegenesysSchoolOfHealthSciences #HIVAIDSAwareness #StopTheStigma #HealthEdu