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Russia Faces HIV Testing Shortages Due to Underfunding

Since early 2025, HIV-positive Russians in 16 regions have faced testing shortages due to underfunding (2.88 billion rubles spent vs 4.07 billion needed in 2023) and budget cuts, impacting timely diagnoses and treatment.

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UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.

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USAID Funding Cuts in Uganda Jeopardize HIV Services for Vulnerable Groups

Reduced USAID funding in Uganda has forced the closure of clinics serving vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, jeopardizing access to HIV prevention and treatment and potentially increasing infection rates.

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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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EU Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

European regulators approved Gilead's lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, 100% effective in trials, offering a significant advancement amid rising HIV cases (24,700 new diagnoses in 2023, up 11.8% from 2022).

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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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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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Trump's Cuts Jeopardize U.S. HIV Elimination Goal

The Trump administration's cuts to public health jobs and HIV/AIDS research funding threaten progress toward eliminating HIV in the U.S. by 2030, jeopardizing prevention efforts despite advancements in treatment. A 12% decline in new infections and a 19% decline in deaths were achieved in the first ...

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