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HIV 'Vaccine' Reaches Just 7% of Target to End AIDS
New figures reveal a devastating shortfall in the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, with experts warning current plans are insufficient to change the course of the pandemic.
HIV Aid Cuts Could Cause 3.3 Million Extra Infections
Devastating cuts to international health funding are shaking HIV care to its core, with reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis of the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Man shares journey to 'living best life' with HIV diagnosis
Seth Showalter reveals how he overcame shame after an HIV diagnosis, marking World AIDS Day. He highlights modern treatment and the fight against stigma. Read his powerful story.
Government launches groundbreaking HIV prevention programme
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils £170 million HIV action plan with opt-out testing in A&E departments and home test kits via NHS App to end transmissions by 2030.
Labour's 2030 HIV goal within reach, says PM
Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.
UK's £170m HIV plan aims to end new transmissions by 2030
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a new £170 million HIV action plan, aiming to make England the first country to end new HIV transmissions and tackle persistent stigma.
NHS App to Offer HIV Home Testing in New Trial
A groundbreaking £5 million trial will allow people in England to order HIV testing kits via the NHS App, with results delivered securely to their phones. This initiative aims to increase testing accessibility and combat stigma.
US Ends World Aids Day Commemoration After 35 Years
The US State Department has reportedly instructed staff to cease public promotion of World Aids Day, marking a significant policy shift in the global fight against HIV/Aids.
Trump Ends World AIDS Day Tradition
The US State Department has halted its World AIDS Day commemorations, a tradition since 1993. Discover the implications for global HIV funding and awareness.
HIV funding cuts risk millions of lives, warns petition
The Independent urges the UK government to protect HIV/Aids funding as cuts plunge global care into crisis. Sign our petition to save lives and prevent a pandemic resurgence.
Global Fund falls short, 23 million lives at risk
A $7bn funding shortfall for the Global Fund puts 23 million lives at risk from HIV, TB, and malaria. The UK and US have reduced their pledges. Urgent action is needed to bridge the gap.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall in disease fight
Critical $6.7bn funding gap for Global Fund puts HIV, TB and malaria progress at risk as key donors withhold pledges. Urgent action needed to prevent resurgence.
UK health fund cut forces 'impossible choices' in Africa
Campaigners warn UK's 15% reduction to Global Fund for AIDS, TB and malaria undermines its legacy and could cost lives. Urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to show leadership at November summit.
Passenger Sues EgyptAir Over Hypodermic Needle Attack
An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.
Labour criticised for HIV funding cuts despite promises
Keir Starmer's Labour Party confronts criticism after quietly reducing UK contributions to global HIV/AIDS initiatives, raising concerns about international health commitments.
HIV-Contaminated Blood Scandal Infects Indian Children
Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of children in India contracted HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusions, exposing critical gaps in medical safety protocols.
HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient
A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.
GSK shares tumble nearly 10% on HIV drug trial results
Pharmaceutical giant GSK faces significant market pressure as its experimental HIV prevention drug shows mixed results in clinical trials, sending shares tumbling nearly 10%.
Government delays HIV blood scandal compensation
Exclusive: Cabinet Office faces mounting criticism as HIV and hepatitis victims continue waiting for compensation amid ongoing public inquiry revelations.
UK aid cuts jeopardise global disease fight
Britain's dramatic reduction in foreign aid funding is jeopardising vital health programmes worldwide, with experts warning of devastating consequences for disease control efforts.
NHS makes PrEP HIV medication free across England
Groundbreaking NHS policy change removes barriers to HIV prevention medication, making PrEP accessible through sexual health clinics across England without charge.
HIV prevention injection rolls out in England and Wales
A groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention injection is now available through NHS sexual health services in England and Wales, transforming protection against the virus with just two doses per year.
NHS to offer revolutionary HIV-blocking injection
The NHS is set to become the first health service in the world to offer a game-changing HIV prevention injection, potentially transforming the fight against the virus across the UK.
NHS approves PrEP HIV prevention drug across England and Wales
In a major public health victory, NHS England and Wales will now provide PrEP HIV prevention medication through specialized sexual health services, following NICE's groundbreaking approval.
US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.
South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory
South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.
Trump's broken HIV pledge devastates Lesotho
How the Trump administration's failure to deliver promised HIV funding devastated Lesotho's healthcare system and reversed years of progress against AIDS.
Lesotho's HIV epidemic worsened by takeaways and US policies
New UNAIDS report reveals shocking HIV prevalence in Lesotho, linking fast food culture and disrupted US funding to worsening health crisis in southern Africa.
Lesotho's HIV Success Defies Global Challenges
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho achieves remarkable progress in HIV treatment while navigating Trump-era funding uncertainties and COVID-19 disruptions.
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