The Democratic Alliance (DA) is thrilled by the news of vaccine trials for HIV. While in an early trial phase, this shows South Africa's brilliant medical research capabilities. This is a moment of ...

By Sharon AtienoSouth Africa has unveiled the first-in-human clinical trial of an HIV vaccine specifically targeting strains in Southern Africa.The Eastern and Southern Africa region carries the ...

The first participant in the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial for the HIV vaccine has been enrolled at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) site at the Groote Schuur Hospital.imageThe ...

South Africa has begun the first human trials of a locally developed HIV vaccine to defeat a virus that still kills around one person per minute worldwide.

International guidelines recommend anal and liver surveillance for people with HIV, but Brazil lacks a national protocol; clinicians should integrate screening and vaccination.

The first participant in the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial for the HIV vaccine has been enrolled at the Desmond ...

South Africa has taken a pioneering step towards HIV vaccine development with the launch of the historic BRILLIANT 011 trial ...

Researchers developed a DNA-scaffolded vaccine that achieves the first step in generating a significant population of B cells that produce broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV.

The move was hailed by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS as providing life-saving support for millions of people ...