HIV, South Africa

US HIV funding cut is 'wake-up call' for S Africa
The US government's sudden decision to axe funding for HIV programmes is a "wake-up call" for South Africa, the country's health minister has told the BBC. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, responding to US termination notices issued late on Wednesday,
HIV breakthrough faces critical funding cuts
A revolutionary advancement in HIV prevention technology stands at a critical crossroads as recent policy decisions threaten to undermine progress.
South Africa: Funding cuts to USAID programs spark concerns
The Trump administration's decision to halt funding for health programs in South Africa raises fears that millions, especially those on HIV/AIDS treatment, could lose access to life-saving medication.
Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why
In South Africa alone, US funding halts could lead to 500,000 deaths in the next 10 years, an official of the Desmond Tutu HIV Center said on Thursday. The warning comes as countr
USAID cuts | Funding cuts could reverse 25 years of progress
NAIROBI - Health professionals, experts and activists have expressed concern over funding cuts to chronic medication for HIV/AIDS treatment. They say the decision could undo over 25 years of progress in the fight against the epidemic.
South Africa: USAID cuts could prompt over 500,000 HIV deaths
The head of a HIV foundation in South Africa has warned that US funding cuts could lead to half a million deaths and as many new HIV infections over 10 years.
Our progress in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic shows the importance of federal support
We can now prevent HIV transmissions and deaths — progress impossible without investments from the U.S. government ...
Health risks in people with HIV still possible despite successful therapy, study shows
A new study reveals that a significant proportion of people living with HIV (PWH) on long-term antiretroviral therapy remain ...
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Q&A: How Trump’s USAID freeze halted the effort to develop an effective HIV vaccine in Africa
Glenda Gray, program director of a research consortium, talked with STAT about the impact of the funding freeze on an HIV ...
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HIV Myth-Busters: Debunking The Biggest Misconceptions In Black Communities
MadameNoire breaks down three common myths about HIV that persist today. Together, let's uncover the truth behind the stigma.
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21 HIV activists & fired federal workers arrested at “die-in” protest in House office
They used bloody hands to speak out against Trump and Musk's dismantling of USAID, which has thrown HIV-prevention programs ...
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HIV, STDs skyrocketing at alarming rate in Mississippi
Mississippi is grappling with some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections in the country, including ...
US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk as medical supplies dwindle
Two-year-old Evans was brought to the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya a year ago, suffering from HIV and ...
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On Thursday word came: No more USAID funds for a clinic that gets HIV meds to kids
Supported by USAID, the Ethiopian clinic provides lifesaving medicine for HIV-positive kids and teens to suppress the virus.
'HIV in soda' hoax scares Philippine social media users
HIV cannot be transmitted through drinking "contaminated" soda, health experts said, refuting hoax posts that frightened ...
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US HIV fund halt may cost South Africa 500,000 lives over 10 years, says foundation
A halt in US funds to South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs could lead to more than 500,000 deaths over 10 years, the head of the ...