HIV, AIDS

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.
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.
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 and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
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.
UN AIDS chief warns HIV cases could surge without US support
The head of the UN AIDS agency warned on Monday that the number of new HIV infections could increase more than sixfold by 2029 if the US withdraws funding from the world’s largest AIDS program. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima cautioned that millions of people could die,
What to Know About AIDS—and Its Potential Resurgence Amid U.S. Foreign-Aid Freeze
HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes ...
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UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without US Funding
The head of the UNAIDS is warning that a major spike in HIV infections and deaths could occur if the US follows through on freezing foreign aid for HIV programs.
Trump White House's disengagement from HIV/AIDS response could have lethal consequences
With the endless stream of announcements, reversals, measures and countermeasures coming from the new administration of ...
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HIV + Hepatitis Institute Welcomes RFK, Talks Importance of Ending the HIV Epidemic
The group released a statement today expressing that they are eager to work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eradicate HIV when ...
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What Is The Difference Between HIV And AIDS?
The first known case of HIV-1 infection in human was detected in 1959, from a blood sample of a man in Kinshasa, Democratic ...
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The Death of a Sports Legend on This Day in 1993 Changed How Americans Viewed AIDS
Tennis star Arthur Ashe achieved many firsts as a Black athlete. In the months leading up to his death, he thrust AIDS ...
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AIDS Denialism Was Rejected Long Ago. It May Be Back
Pseudoscience has recently re-emerged in the U.S. While much of it concerns vaccines, an "oldie" is again making the rounds: ...
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Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis ...
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Low CD4-Cell Counts - Not Just About OI Risk
In a cohort of patients receiving ART, lower CD4-cell counts increased the risk not only for AIDS-defining conditions but also for non-AIDS-defining disease. Lower CD4-cell counts among HIV ...