HIV

Health news

Millions will die if US funding to fight HIV is not replaced, UN warns

US cuts could lead to four million AIDS-related deaths by 2029, according to UN officials.

10/07/2025

Health news

Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC

Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows.

23/04/2025

Culture news

Elton John and Brandi Carlile vs Trump’s cuts to HIV/AIDS relief

“Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,” said Elton John in a statement for the new joint-venture.

18/04/2025

Health news

UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

25/03/2025

Healthcare

US funding chaos could delay HIV treatment for thousands of Ukrainians

Experts say issues with US funding could lead to delays in HIV treatment for thousands of Ukrainians already grappling with the impact of war on health services.

25/02/2025

Health news

South Africa’s HIV patients could miss care due to Trump’s aid freeze

About 5.5 million South Africans receive antiretroviral treatment that could be disrupted after the US suspended funding for an anti-HIV programme.

17/02/2025

Health news

What happens if HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people

HIV gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes it vulnerable to disease, including ones rarely seen in otherwise healthy people.

13/02/2025

Healthcare

HIV infections could surge if US support is dropped - UNAIDS chief

HIV infections could jump over six times if US support is dropped and not replaced, the UNAIDS chief said.

10/02/2025

Health news

Trump’s pause on foreign aid raises HIV risks, WHO warns

The WHO said funding should be maintained for programmes like PEPFAR, which provides HIV treatment and testing to millions of people worldwide.

29/01/2025

Health news

US health officials ordered to stop working with WHO immediately

US experts said the sudden pause came as a surprise and would set back efforts to contain health threats abroad.

28/01/2025

Health news

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But how can people access it?

The drug has been called a profound advancement in medicine but getting it to those who need it is a "missing piece in the puzzle," experts say.

02/12/2024

Health news

New HIV cases rose in 21 European countries in 2023

The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV.

28/11/2024

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No Comment: Medication delivered by drone in Kenya

In the county of Kisumu, Kenya, drones are delivering essential HIV drugs and screening kits to remote villages.

06/11/2024

Health news

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, US study finds

The findings could help shorten overall wait times for organ transplants.

17/10/2024

Health news

'Stunning' study shows twice-yearly jab may give 100% HIV protection

Lenacapavir, a new injectible HIV treatment, was given to women in South Africa and Uganda with nearly 100% efficacy.

24/07/2024

Health news

Nearly 40 million with HIV in 2023 with a death a minute, says UN

A new United Nations report shows that progress in solving the AIDs crisis has slowed with a person dying every minute of AIDs-related causes.

23/07/2024

Europe News

UN report: AIDS could end by 2030 if world leaders increase funding

A new report was released by UNAIDS on Monday saying the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights.

22/07/2024

Healthcare

Inquiry on UK's infected blood scandal slams government failings

The UK prime minister issued an apology in the House of Commons, promising to compensate victims for the government's failings.

20/05/2024

Health news

3 HIV cases linked to 'vampire facials' at US spa, CDC says

Three patients had HIV cases that were linked to facials at a spa in New Mexico.

29/04/2024

Health news

How did Germany run low on potentially life-saving HIV medication?

There was a warning of a shortage of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, as early as October before authorities said they were intervening in January.

13/04/2024