World Aug 24 Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts By Louise Dewast, Associated Press
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 Apr 18 Watch 7:56 Free access to dozens of preventive care treatments at risk in Supreme Court case 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,… By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre
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
World Feb 10 If US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says HIV infections could jump over 6 times UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge. By Maria Cheng, Associated Press
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
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
Oct 15 Why Black women face barriers to accessing PrEP, an HIV-preventing drug By Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health News New HIV infections occur disproportionately among Black women, but exclusionary marketing, fewer treatment options, and provider wariness have limited uptake of preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, drugs, which reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Continue reading