May
Bill Gates is giving away $310b. Can his plans survive the Trump era?
The billionaire’s strategy to turbocharge his global health drive could be undermined by political reality, as the US and other Western governments drastically cut foreign aid.
March
‘Heartbroken’ Prince Harry in racism row as he quits own charity
A charity founded by the Duke of Essex to support children affected by HIV in the tiny kingdom of Lesotho and nearby Botswana has been rocked by a governance tussle.
July 2023
Australia is on brink of virtually eliminating HIV
In a stunning turnaround, the country is poised to be one of the first in the world to reach a point where the disease is no longer endemic.
May 2023
The pandemic is over? The virus didn’t get the memo
COVID-19 isn’t a pandemic any more. It’s just a never-ending nightmare.
‘I may have to move house’: Fresh Medibank class action launches
Medibank is facing a fresh class action case led by Slater & Gordon, with customers explaining the dramas caused when their private data was published online.
March 2022
Rapid HIV tests pitched to deal with pandemic decline
Greater use of rapid, at-home kits comes after a significant decline in pathology tests during COVID-19 lockdowns
October 2021
COVID-19 sparks at-home HIV test revolution
Atomo Diagnostics has approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration to supply and market its HIV testing kit.