HIV, AIDS

UNAIDS Calls for Boost in HIV Prevention Funding
Despite proven effectiveness, UNAIDS is alarmed by a decrease in condom use in several countriesGeneva, 13 February 2025- On International Condom Day
UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without US Funding
The head of the UNAIDS is warning that a major spike in HIV infections and deaths could occur if the US follows through on freezing foreign aid for HIV programs.
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped.
UNAIDS Chief Warns HIV Infections Could Increase Without U.S. Support
The warning from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima comes after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would freeze all foreign assistance for 90 days.
UNAIDS chief warns as US President Trump suspends HIV funding
UNAIDS chief, Winnie Byanyima, said there could be 8.7 million people newly infected with HIV by 2029 following US President Donald Trump's HIV funding suspension.
UNAIDS chief: HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped
In an interview with The Associated Press, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said HIV infections have been falling in recent years, with just 1.3 million new cases recorded in 2023 ...
UNAIDS chief: HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support isn’t replaced
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would freeze all foreign assistance for 90 days, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said officials estimate that by 2029, there could be 8.
HIV Cases Could Jump Over 6 Times If UNAIDS Is Abruptly Stopped By US
The US fund for UNAIDS was given under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which finances 70% of the overall AIDS response. With this abrupt cut off, it could lead the vulnerable population at more risk of HIV.
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UNAIDS urges countries to invest in HIV prevention as key to ending AIDS
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UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support
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UNAIDS Says U.S. Aid Freeze Causing a 'Lot of Confusion'
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UNAIDS rallies faith leaders in support of the HIV response at the Vatican in Rome
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HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support dropped, not replaced: UNAIDS chief
UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima warned that HIV infections could rise sixfold by 2029 if the US withdraws support for the global ...
Map Shows Huge Drops in HIV Funding as Global Infections Surge Predicted
In Africa, a U.S. funding loss will be critical to HIV programs in countries like Uganda, Mozambique and Tanzania.
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A crisis unfolding: hard-won progress in Ethiopia’s HIV response at risk
But now, that progress is at risk. The recent pause in United States foreign assistance poses a direct threat to the lives ...
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HIV Crisis Looms as Potential U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
UNAIDS head Winnie Byanyima warns that U.S. funding cuts could cause HIV infections to rise sixfold by 2029. She highlights ...