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Papua New Guinea Faces HIV Crisis Amid Funding Cuts

12/12/2025

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Papua New Guinea has declared HIV a national crisis as new infections have doubled since 2010.
Nancy Karipa, who tested positive in 1999, emphasizes awareness amid high stigma in Papua New Guinea.
US funding cuts have reduced resources for hundreds of clinics, while Australia increased funding and PNG officials urge self-sufficient health strategies.

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Papua New Guinea has declared HIV a national crisis as new infections have doubled since 2010.
Nancy Karipa, who tested positive in 1999, emphasizes awareness amid high stigma in Papua New Guinea.
US funding cuts have reduced resources for hundreds of clinics, while Australia increased funding and PNG officials urge self-sufficient health strategies.