Marking World AIDS Day on 1 December, HIV advocates are calling for greater efforts and coordination to eliminate HIV-related stigma. [ + ]

AMSL Aero and aeromedical organisation CareFlight have launched Vertiia — an efficient electric air ambulance built to tackle rural and regional healthcare inequality and save more lives. [ + ]

Eight organisations and teams have been recognised across disability services, allied health, aged care and community services in a virtual celebration of excellence. [ + ]

The HS8 platform is specifically designed for hospitals, enabling paperless controlled drug administration in all areas of a hospital. [ + ]

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has hosted a successful, celebratory and all-virtual 2020 SHPA Virtual Congress. [ + ]

Whiteley Corporation has taken out two Hunter Business Awards, acknowledging the hard work and dedication Whiteley has provided to its customers and suppliers during the pandemic. [ + ]

The innovative project will integrate genomics, electronic healthcare data and AI technologies to address antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare system. [ + ]

A tech partnership means that carers can now access a tool to help identify, monitor and reduce pain in dementia aged-care residents. [ + ]

Interim analysis of Moderna's Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 finds that the COVID-19 vaccine candidate has an efficacy of 94.5% and remains stable at -20°C for up to six months. [ + ]

BD will deliver millions of disposable needles, syringes and sharps collectors over the next 12 months, to support Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy. [ + ]

Seqirus has announced plans to construct a world-class biotech manufacturing facility in Australia to supply influenza vaccines to Australia and the rest of the world. [ + ]

A nutritional drink has been found to slow the decline of cognition, function, brain atrophy and disease progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment. [ + ]

Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 may be at higher risk of blood clotting, especially those who become severely ill with the virus, says Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake of the Australian National University. [ + ]

A Stroke Foundation report has found that preventing stroke and improving access to treatment and care could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year. [ + ]

CSIRO has developed a new health monitoring solution that will enable older Australians living independently at home to send real-time data to their healthcare providers. [ + ]