HIV crisis deepens as children miss treatment
#HIVCrisis #GlobalHealthChildren living with HIV face treatment gaps due to US aid cuts, with a 42% drop in PrEP starts and 15% fewer on therapy. Experts warn of rising deaths, especially among kids, as health systems weaken. read more
US cuts to HIV/Aids projects in Africa spell disaster
#USAidCuts #HIVcrisisUSAid funding cuts have led to the closure of health programs across Africa, impacting HIV treatment and prevention efforts. Estimates predict 500,000 deaths in South Africa over a decade. The termination of projects will severely affect vulnerable populations, with major consequences for healthcare services. read more
PEPFAR Freeze Endangers Progress in Africa's HIV/AIDS Response
#PEPFAR #HIVcrisisPresident Trump's foreign aid freeze interrupted the PEPFAR program combating HIV in Africa, jeopardizing the lives of millions. The halt has resulted in the closure of U.S.-funded health services, risking a resurgence of the virus. read more