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UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support
More than 20 years ago, the U.S. became the leader in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. The Bush administration initiative Pepfar was the largest health commitment made by a nation to combat a single disease.
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UN aids program director says
UNAIDS' executive director warned that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
HIV infections could jump sixfold if U.S. withdraws support, U.N. AIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if U.S. withdraws support for AIDS program.
UNAIDS Chief: HIV Infections Could Jump Over Six Times if U.S. Support Dropped
In an interview with the AP, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima called on the Trump Administration not to cut off funding.
Millions of new HIV infections possible if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief warns
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
HIV Cases Could Jump Over 6 Times If UNAIDS Is Abruptly Stopped By US
The US fund for UNAIDS was given under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which finances 70% of the overall AIDS response. With this abrupt cut off, it could lead the vulnerable population at more risk of HIV.
Trump White House’s disengagement from HIV/AIDS response could have lethal consequences
The consequences of a U.S. retreat from the global response to HIV/AIDS would be immense, jeopardizing 40 years of progress.
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‘HIV is not a death sentence’: The Project of The Quad Cities helping erase the stigma around HIV/AIDS
TPQC was formed at the height of the HIV-AIDS epidemic in 1986. Since then, their services have evolved and expanded with their original core mission still intact.
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Marco Rubio’s USAID “Humanitarian Waiver” Isn’t Helping Restart Lifesaving Programs
It’s gone.” A former USAID contractor who worked as a supply chain adviser on an HIV/AIDS project until their termination last month panned the waiver process. “It’s beyond lip service at ...
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AMPATH project sends 2,000 staff on unpaid leave
The AMPATH which is based at the Moi Referral Hospital in Eldoret project has been supporting thousands of HIV AIDS patients.
South Africa's HIV clinics scramble over US aid freeze
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‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer
About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% ...
African nations prepare for what's to come after pause on US aid
African governments are gearing up for what is to come following the 90-day pause on most U.S.-funded foreign aid as they ...