Health Dec 01 Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Health Jul 01 Watch 7:17 How a new twice-yearly drug is prompting hopes of curbing HIV cases The FDA has approved a breakthrough preventative treatment for HIV that could change the course of the AIDS epidemic. But deep cuts to health initiatives could hinder the rollout. Lenacapavir not only offers nearly 100 percent protection from HIV, but… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Karina Cuevas
Nation Feb 11 Watch 5:54 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. But Trump's cuts have thrown… By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn
Politics Dec 01 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden commemorate World AIDS Day at the White House President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Health Dec 01 A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but only if it can get to everyone who needs it A twice-yearly shot has shown to be 100 percent effective in preventing HIV infections in a study of women, and published results show it worked nearly as well in men. Now, the drugmaker Gilead has said it will allow cheap, generic versions… By Maria Cheng, María Verza, Associated Press
Jul 24 A twice-yearly injection against HIV offers ‘stunning’ protection, experts say By Maria Cheng, Gerald Imray, Associated Press Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100 percent effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 6:24 New HIV drug taken twice a year shows promise in preventing infections in trials By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant The long fight against HIV/AIDS may get a potent new weapon. A new drug, taken by injection twice a year, shows great promise in preventing new HIV infections and would ease the treatment process since patients currently have to take… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 6:41 How a political battle is threatening a federal program that fights HIV By John Yang, Harry Zahn The federally funded President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief provides HIV prevention, treatment and education around the world. The program has seen broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for years, but now, a battle led by a small group of… Continue watching
Dec 02 WATCH: Blinken speaks at World AIDS Day commemoration By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Blinken told those attending Friday's World AIDS Day event at The State Department that the Biden administration launched a new five-year global strategy to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 7:57 Effort to provide preventative treatment for HIV set back by pandemic By Dr. Alok Patel and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center Three years ago, the Trump administration laid out a plan to drastically reduce new HIV infections. While cases are on the decline, the effort has faced significant setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel reports in… Continue watching