New HIV hope after natural suppression found in DRC group |The World

New HIV hope after natural suppression found in DRC group |The World


Scientists have discovered a group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo who are naturally suppressing HIV to undetectable levels without the need for drugs.

Lead scientist Dr Mary Rodgers says the unexpected historic find is giving hope to finding new ways to battle the virus.

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