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Lower-Cost HIV Prevention Drug to Reach Millions

A new, injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will be made available at a drastically reduced cost of $40 per year in over 120 low- and middle-income countries by 2027, potentially impacting millions and accelerating efforts to curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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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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EU Approves New, Two-Injection HIV Prevention Treatment

The European Commission approved Gilead's new HIV prevention injection, Yeytuo, requiring only two annual injections, offering improved prevention for at-risk populations, especially in developing countries, where a deal ensures low-cost access, despite an initial high price.

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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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Aidsfonds Ceases Russia Operations Amidst Growing HIV Epidemic and Government Crackdown

The Russian Public Prosecutor's Office declared the Dutch Aidsfonds an undesirable organization, prompting the Aidsfonds to immediately halt its 15-year HIV/AIDS prevention program in Russia, which had the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe, due to increasing government pressure and the ...

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East African Lung Cancer Study Reveals Unexpected Risk Factors

A five-year study in East Africa found lung cancer is prevalent among women and non-smokers, linked to indoor air pollution, past TB infections, and impacting older farmers and peasants.

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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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EU Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

The European Commission approved lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, showing 100% effectiveness in clinical trials; it will be launched as 'Yetto' across the EU and several other countries, addressing the rising HIV cases (24,700 new infections in 2023, a 11.8% increase) while faci...

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EU Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

The European Commission approved Lenacapavir (Yeytuo), a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, following a positive EMA recommendation and successful clinical trials showing 100% effectiveness; this comes amidst a rise in HIV cases in the EU and global efforts to combat the disease.

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U.S. Aid Cuts Disrupt HIV Care in South Africa

The U.S. slashing of $427 million in foreign aid to South Africa has caused the closure of 12 HIV clinics, disrupting care for over 220,000 people, mostly sex workers and transgender individuals, who face discrimination in accessing public healthcare; experts warn of hundreds of thousands of new inf...

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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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