National AIDS Research Institute

Determinants and strategies for implementing hepatitis C elimination in low-and middle-income countries: a narrative review with structured literature search

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects an estimated 56.8 million people globally, resulting in chronic liver disease and a significant economic burden. The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to eliminate HCV by 2030, targeting a 65% reduction in deaths, 80% reduction...

Sentinel serosurvey for Mpox virus infection among key populations in India: Evidence of sporadic past exposure beyond travel-related cases

Background and objectives Mpox, declared a public health emergency of international concern by WHO, has demonstrated sporadic transmission globally. While India reported 66 confirmed cases predominantly linked to international travel, the possibility of silent community circulati...

Knowledge and perception regarding influenza and its vaccine among the elderly population in India: a multicentric study on the drivers of vaccine uptake

Older adults experience a high risk of severe influenza, yet vaccine uptake in India is low. There is no government funded influenza vaccination program in India. Understanding the drivers of uptake is essential to guide policy and practice. We conducted a multicentre, cross-sect...

A novel synergistic phycobiliprotein combination against HIV-1 shows potent antiviral activity

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) remains a major global public health challenge due to lifelong persistence, latency, and the emergence of drug resistance. Natural bioactive compounds are increasingly being explored as alternative or adjunct antiviral strategies. In th...