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Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
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28% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU/EEA Lags in Combating Infectious Diseases, Underscoring Urgent Need for Action
The EU/EEA's progress report on SDG 3.3 reveals insufficient progress in combating HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, with over 250,000 cases and 57,000 deaths in 2023, despite advancements in some areas, underscoring the need for strengthened prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
EU/EEA Lags in Combating Infectious Diseases, Underscoring Urgent Need for Action
The EU/EEA's progress report on SDG 3.3 reveals insufficient progress in combating HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, with over 250,000 cases and 57,000 deaths in 2023, despite advancements in some areas, underscoring the need for strengthened prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
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16% Bias Score
CDC Shuts Down Maternal and Child HIV Program, Eliminating 22 Jobs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminated 22 employees and eliminated seven of its fifteen branches in its Global HIV and TB division, including the Maternal and Child Health Branch, which provided HIV treatment to over 380,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women and over 300,000 ...
CDC Shuts Down Maternal and Child HIV Program, Eliminating 22 Jobs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminated 22 employees and eliminated seven of its fifteen branches in its Global HIV and TB division, including the Maternal and Child Health Branch, which provided HIV treatment to over 380,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women and over 300,000 ...
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52% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Cause Widespread Crisis
On February 26th, the US government issued cease-and-desist letters to approximately 9,300 globally funded programs, immediately halting crucial healthcare services for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other critical health issues, causing widespread disruption and jeopardizing millions of lives.
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Cause Widespread Crisis
On February 26th, the US government issued cease-and-desist letters to approximately 9,300 globally funded programs, immediately halting crucial healthcare services for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other critical health issues, causing widespread disruption and jeopardizing millions of lives.
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64% Bias Score
Tigray Conflict Doubles HIV Prevalence Rate Amidst Healthcare Collapse
The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia caused widespread sexual violence, destroying the healthcare system and increasing the HIV prevalence rate from 1.4% to 3%, impacting 1 million displaced people and leaving 90% of sexual violence survivors without timely medical care.
Tigray Conflict Doubles HIV Prevalence Rate Amidst Healthcare Collapse
The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia caused widespread sexual violence, destroying the healthcare system and increasing the HIV prevalence rate from 1.4% to 3%, impacting 1 million displaced people and leaving 90% of sexual violence survivors without timely medical care.
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36% Bias Score
US HIV Aid Cut Projected to Cause 150,000 Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study reveals that halting US HIV aid in Sub-Saharan Africa will lead to an estimated 150,000 additional deaths in five years, due to the collapse of healthcare systems and the disruption of vital research, based on data from seven countries.
US HIV Aid Cut Projected to Cause 150,000 Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study reveals that halting US HIV aid in Sub-Saharan Africa will lead to an estimated 150,000 additional deaths in five years, due to the collapse of healthcare systems and the disruption of vital research, based on data from seven countries.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Europe Lags Behind on Infectious Disease Elimination Goals
The European region faces a public health crisis, falling short of its 2025 targets for eliminating HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs, resulting in 57,000 deaths annually, despite some progress in reducing certain infections. The ECDC calls for increased public health investment and improved prevention st...
Europe Lags Behind on Infectious Disease Elimination Goals
The European region faces a public health crisis, falling short of its 2025 targets for eliminating HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs, resulting in 57,000 deaths annually, despite some progress in reducing certain infections. The ECDC calls for increased public health investment and improved prevention st...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Lenacapavir's Promise vs. US Cuts: A Critical Juncture for HIV Eradication
Lenacapavir, a once-yearly HIV injection, demonstrates near-perfect efficacy in preventing new infections (0% in trials) and slashing acquisition risk by 96%, but US cuts to infectious disease programs threaten to hinder global eradication efforts despite Egypt's successful hepatitis C eradication s...
Lenacapavir's Promise vs. US Cuts: A Critical Juncture for HIV Eradication
Lenacapavir, a once-yearly HIV injection, demonstrates near-perfect efficacy in preventing new infections (0% in trials) and slashing acquisition risk by 96%, but US cuts to infectious disease programs threaten to hinder global eradication efforts despite Egypt's successful hepatitis C eradication s...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Mozambique's HIV Epidemic: Progress Threatened by Funding Cuts
In 2023, 2.5 million people in Mozambique (12.5% of the population) lived with HIV; while new infections decreased from 150,000 annually in the 2000s to 87,000 in 2023, the rate remains high, particularly among young women. A study showed HIV prevalence among pregnant women decreased from 35.3% to 2...
Mozambique's HIV Epidemic: Progress Threatened by Funding Cuts
In 2023, 2.5 million people in Mozambique (12.5% of the population) lived with HIV; while new infections decreased from 150,000 annually in the 2000s to 87,000 in 2023, the rate remains high, particularly among young women. A study showed HIV prevalence among pregnant women decreased from 35.3% to 2...
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40% Bias Score
Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
Infected Blood Scandal: Victims Dying While Awaiting Compensation
The UK government allocated £11.8bn to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal, but victims are dying at a rate of two per week while awaiting payment; only 18 people have received compensation so far.
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48% Bias Score
Udmurtia Fights Tuberculosis with New Technology and Hospital Expansion
Udmurtia reported 414 new tuberculosis cases in 2024, a decrease from 2023, primarily affecting vulnerable adults; the region is combating drug-resistant strains and improving diagnostic capabilities with new technology and a hospital expansion.
Udmurtia Fights Tuberculosis with New Technology and Hospital Expansion
Udmurtia reported 414 new tuberculosis cases in 2024, a decrease from 2023, primarily affecting vulnerable adults; the region is combating drug-resistant strains and improving diagnostic capabilities with new technology and a hospital expansion.
Progress
24% Bias Score
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