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.
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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.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove Dies at 63
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove dies aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
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.
Bluetoothing: Dangerous drug trend spreading HIV
Health officials issue urgent warning about dangerous 'Bluetoothing' practice where drug users share needles to split doses, causing HIV outbreaks across Britain.
Urgent HIV Alert for Australian Dental Patients
Health authorities issue urgent HIV and hepatitis warning for thousands of dental patients after critical sterilisation failures discovered at Australian clinics. Potential exposure period revealed.
Demi Lovato and Cardi B shine at PrEP awareness event
Music superstars Demi Lovato and Cardi B made headlines at a National PrEP Awareness Day event in Los Angeles, with both artists making bold fashion statements while championing HIV prevention.
HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads
A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.
UK's HIV treatment initiative transforms healthcare in Chad and Botswana
Britain's pioneering healthcare partnership delivers life-saving antiretroviral treatment to thousands across Africa, marking a major milestone in global HIV/AIDS response.
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas becomes drag queen
Welsh rugby icon Gareth Thomas opens up about his transformative journey from international sports star to drag performer in an intimate BBC documentary exploring identity and acceptance.
Six-month HIV prevention jab for 120 countries by 2027
A groundbreaking HIV prevention injection offering six months of protection with lenacapavir will be available in 120 lower-income countries by 2027 through a landmark access agreement.
Prince Harry Champions Diana's AIDS Legacy in UN Speech
The Duke of Sussex delivered an impassioned address at the United Nations, honouring Princess Diana's pioneering AIDS advocacy and calling for a renewed global fight against the virus.
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