HIV, aids

Anti-HIV program in crisis as Trump aid pause sows confusion
The State Department issued a waiver for lifesaving aid, but HIV clinics remain shut and uncertainty lingers over the future of PEPFAR, which has saved 25 million lives.
Uganda Reassures HIV Patients of Care Despite Trump’s Aid Order
Uganda sought to dispel fears among HIV patients that a US aid freeze will interrupt treatment and promised that such programs will continue.
Chaos for Millions in HIV/AIDS Treatment Program in Africa
A stop in all of PEPFAR’s work shuttered clinics this week. Then, a new exemption for “life-saving” treatment left organizations uncertain.
HIV/AIDS Care for Millions Could Be Interrupted by Marco Rubio’s Foreign Aid Freeze
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program that provides HIV medications, is one of the programs on pause during a 90-day review ordered by the Secretary of State.
WHO voices concern over HIV program funding pause
The World Health Organization (WHO) expresses deep concern on the implications of the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
Distribution of HIV drugs in poor countries stopped as Trump freezes foreign aid
As part of the foreign aid freeze by President Donald Trump, the U.S. distribution of HIV drugs in poor countries has been stopped.
Relief as Trump lifts ban on HIV funding
However, stakeholders call on the government to accelerate self-reliance in health service delivery to avoid such a similar situation in future. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Ugandans living with HIV can now breathe a sigh of relief after the United States (US) on January 29 issued a waiver for life-saving humanitarian assistance.
Trump reverses order withholding funding for HIV program
The United States has pledged to maintain funding for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid. ・The United States pledges to maintain funding for life-saving humanitarian assistance ・Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces an 'Emergency Humanitarian Waiver' to ensure continued access to HIV treatment ・The waiver
Trump Orders Withdrawal of HIV Aid, Here's How WHO Reacts
The Trump Administration has ordered the end of distributions of HIV medications purchased with American humanitarian aid.
BREAKING: Trump reverses executive order on HIV treatment funding ban to poor countries, details emerge
In a last-minute move, the Trump administration issues an emergency waiver to ensure millions of people in 55 countries continue receiving life-saving HIV treatment.
UN agency says US waiver to help in continued supply of life-saving HIV treatment
A U.S. humanitarian waiver will allow people in several countries to continue accessing life-saving HIV treatments, the ...
Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries as part of aid freeze, sources say
The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis in countries ...
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Trump administration suspension of global HIV treatment program sparks chaos and fear of lost lives
A move by the Trump administration to freeze funding for PEPFAR, the widely heralded international HIV/AIDS program, is ...
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Trump Administration Waives Halt on Distribution of HIV Medications Via PEPFAR
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the waiver on Tuesday; however, exactly what it covers remains unclear. While the waiver does allow for the resumption of distributing HIV medications, the ...
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Binge Eating May Be Contributing to Weight Gain in People With HIV
Almost 1 in 10 patients receiving HIV care may have binge eating disorder (BED), a significantly higher rate than the 0.3% ...
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Long-Term HIV Viral Suppression Not Affected by Alcohol Reduction
In patients with HIV, alcohol reduction after a 6-month intervention and adherence to isoniazid had no effect on the high ...
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Confusion, fear as PEPFAR partners suspend HIV services
Andrew Kambugu, the head of the Infectious Diseases Institute in Kampala, Uganda, received an email from the U.S. Agency for ...
DA and Bosa urge US to reinstate its funding amid South Africa's HIV/Aids crisis
The Democratic Alliance and Build One South Africa have expressed concerns over the US government's decision to suspend ...