Health Jul 28 New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig
World Jun 25 South African civil groups warn of dire impact as U.S. phases out HIV program funding The phasing out of most programs is expected to be completed by the end of September, with critical personnel support continuing through March next year, according to the U.S. State Department. By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press
Health Feb 22 Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV drug, among first countries to do so Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that authorities hope will slow new infections. By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
Health Dec 01 Watch 7:45 Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts Communities across the globe commemorated World AIDS Day, reaffirming a commitment to end an epidemic that has killed more than 44 million. But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion,… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
World Aug 24 Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Experts warn of hundreds of thousands of new infections in the next few years in South Africa, and tens of thousands of additional deaths, if the cuts in aid aren’t… By Louise Dewast, Associated Press
Jul 01 Watch 7:17 How a new twice-yearly drug is prompting hopes of curbing HIV cases By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Karina Cuevas 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… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 7:56 Free access to dozens of preventive care treatments at risk in Supreme Court case By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most private health insurance plans to cover preventive care at no cost to the patient. As Laura Barrón-López reports,… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 5:54 UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn 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… Continue watching
Feb 10 If US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says HIV infections could jump over 6 times By Maria Cheng, Associated Press UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge. Continue reading
Dec 01 A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but only if it can get to everyone who needs it By Maria Cheng, María Verza, Associated Press 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… Continue reading