How to stay healthy on HIV treatment, and what side effects to look out for – Malawi research

By: Melani Ratih Mahanani, University of Heidelberg, The Conversation

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Published: December 1, 2025

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By Melani Ratih Mahanani, University of Heidelberg

HIV treatment has delivered life-altering advantages. Antiretroviral therapy has led to a reduced mortality and improved life expectancy for people living with HIV. Nearly 41 million people were living with HIV in 2024. Eastern and southern Africa accounted for 21.1 million while western and central Africa accounted for 5.2 million.

But there are risks associated with the therapy , including the potential for a set of …

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