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HIV Research: Progress Toward a Cure

Professor Christian Gaebler discusses the current state of HIV research, highlighting the success of antiretroviral therapies, the "U=U" principle, and the implications of rare documented cases of functional HIV cures resulting from stem cell transplants.

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US to Invest in New HIV Prevention Drug

The U.S. will invest in lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention drug, aiming to reach 2 million people in three years, prioritizing pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in high-burden countries to prevent mother-to-child transmission.

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Global Access to HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

Concillia, a Zambian woman with HIV, recovered after accessing treatment and support, highlighting the life-saving potential of accessible healthcare, particularly with new drugs like lenacapavir, which is now being distributed globally, alongside AI's role in accelerating drug discovery.

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Reduced US Aid Risks Major AIDS Resurgence

UNAIDS reports 40.8 million people lived with AIDS in 2024, but reduced US aid threatens progress, potentially causing six million new infections and four million more deaths by 2029 due to clinic closures and decreased testing; however, some African nations show resilience in combating the disease.

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US Funding Cuts Halt South Africa's HIV Vaccine Trial

The U.S. withdrew \$46 million in funding for South Africa's BRILLIANT HIV vaccine trial, halting research and causing the layoff of 100 researchers; this is part of a broader reduction in U.S. foreign aid that has impacted South Africa's HIV healthcare system, including the loss of 8,000 health wor...

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UNAIDS Warns of Looming HIV/AIDS Crisis Due to Funding Cuts

A UNAIDS report warns of a looming HIV/AIDS crisis due to funding cuts, potentially leading to millions of additional deaths and infections by 2030; despite a new, long-acting drug offering hope, insufficient funding and lack of global solidarity threaten to reverse progress.

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US Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten HIV Prevention Efforts in Kenya

Reduced US funding for HIV programs in Kenya jeopardizes access to crucial preventative medications like PrEP and condoms for serodiscordant couples, leaving them vulnerable to infection.

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Innovative HIV Cure Approaches Show Promise in Trials

Building on the success of stem cell transplants, innovative HIV cure approaches like combination therapies (including mRNA delivery and novel antibodies) and gene therapies are showing promise in trials, particularly in children and early-diagnosed adults, offering hope for a widely accessible cure...

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Senate Blocks PEPFAR Funding Cuts, but Uncertainty Remains

The US Senate blocked a proposed \$400 million cut to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a crucial global HIV/AIDS program, but the funding remains uncertain pending further votes and potential changes before the final deadline. This decision was praised by the International AI...

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Ghana Demands Reparations; Africa Addresses HIV, Environment, and Security

Ghana's President Mahama demanded reparations for slavery and colonization; the 13th IAS Conference on HIV science opened in Kigali, Rwanda; African ministers met in Nairobi to discuss environmental transitions; and Tunisia announced 570 new security posts nationwide.

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U.S. HIV Funding Cuts Risk 10 Million Additional Cases and Deaths

The U.S. drastically cut global HIV funding, resulting in a near 50% loss for UNAIDS, potentially causing 6 million new infections and 4 million AIDS-related deaths in four years, according to UNAIDS; Africa, particularly South Africa, faces the most immediate impact, jeopardizing decades of progres...

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US Aid Cuts Threaten HIV/AIDS Progress in South Africa

US cuts to foreign aid have jeopardized HIV/AIDS treatment access in South Africa, forcing patients to overburdened public hospitals and potentially reversing years of progress. Funding cuts also impact research into vaccines, delaying potential breakthroughs.

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