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Funding Cuts Threaten HIV Care, Risk Millions of Infections

9/8/2025

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Story summary

PEPFAR disruptions under Trump have negatively impacted HIV/AIDS care in East Africa, especially Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Individuals with HIV are rationing medications as healthcare services decline due to funding cuts.
Stigma and violence against LGBTQI+ communities have increased, linked to U.S. policies.
Dr. Julio Montaner calls for global adoption of British Columbia’s HIV strategy to address rising infections.
UNAIDS warns U.S. funding cuts could result in 6.6 million new infections by 2030.
Canada is urged to double HIV funding and decriminalize HIV to strengthen global leadership.
Stabilizing HIV services is crucial to maintain progress in treatment and prevention.

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Story summary

PEPFAR disruptions under Trump have negatively impacted HIV/AIDS care in East Africa, especially Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Individuals with HIV are rationing medications as healthcare services decline due to funding cuts.
Stigma and violence against LGBTQI+ communities have increased, linked to U.S. policies.
Dr. Julio Montaner calls for global adoption of British Columbia’s HIV strategy to address rising infections.
UNAIDS warns U.S. funding cuts could result in 6.6 million new infections by 2030.
Canada is urged to double HIV funding and decriminalize HIV to strengthen global leadership.
Stabilizing HIV services is crucial to maintain progress in treatment and prevention.