Evangelicals Rally to Save Pepfar: Urgent Plea for Foreign Aid
#Pepfar #HIVA medical facility in Pretoria is funded by the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar). Evangelical groups urge the Trump administration to save Pepfar from drastic aid cuts, warning of potential HIV/AIDS resurgence in Africa due to impacted services. /AIDS read more
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Global HIV/Aids Program UNAids
#TrumpAdministration #HIVThe Trump administration ended US funding for UNAids, impacting global HIV/AIDS programs. The move, spearheaded by Peter Marocco, aligns with administration priorities, affecting countries heavily reliant on US support like Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Haiti. /Aids read more
USAID Cuts Threaten Millions with HIV Drugs: UN Warning
#HIV #PEPFARMillions impacted by USAID cuts on HIV drugs, risking health consequences. PEPFAR success in managing HIV at risk due to disruptions. Potential resurgence in AIDS-related deaths warned, urging global commitment. Stopping treatment leads to immune system collapse, daily health risks from opportunistic diseases. # read more
#HIV #OregonHealth
An Oregon anesthesiologist has potentially exposed over 2,000 patients at Portland-area hospitals to HIV and Hepatitis. Legacy Health and Providence hospitals are notifying affected patients, implementing new protocols, and offering free testing. The Oregon Health Authority has not reported any related illnesses. read more
#HIV #USCrimeNews
Linda Inez Leccese, an HIV-positive sex worker, faced soliciting charges after engaging in sexual activities with over 200 clients, with authorities urging potential contacts to get tested. The case, tracked by Washington County Sheriff’s Office, raises public health concerns. read more
#HIV #VampireFacial
Three women contracted HIV after receiving “vampire facials” at a New Mexico spa in 2018, leading to the first documented cases of HIV transmission through cosmetic injections. The procedure gained fame after Kim Kardashian underwent it. read more
#HIV #VampireFacials
CDC confirms first cases of HIV transmission via cosmetic vampire facials at an unlicensed New Mexico spa in 2018, popularized after Kim Kardashian underwent the procedure. The spa owner pleaded guilty in 2022 to negligence. read more