The Latest Breaking News from HIV

Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test as he urges public to get tested

The Prime Minister has urged the public to take part in HIV Testing Week by taking a test himself at 10 Downing Street.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

US health funding cuts: what Nigeria stands to lose

US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis in different parts of the world, including Nigeria.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped dead in their tracks.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025

Fiji’s HIV crisis is a regional challenge that demands a regional response

In the words of UNAIDS Asia Pacific Regional Director Eamonn Murphy, rising HIV infections in Fiji “put the entire Pacific region at risk”.

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2025

Expert warns London must 'strengthen' efforts to hit zero-HIV target

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has set the capital a target of ending new infections of the virus by 2030

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Distribution of US-backed HIV medications to poorest nations in flux after Trump order slowing foreign aid

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has provided life-saving treatment to tens of millions since it was established in 2003

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Trump Admin Orders Health Clinics to Stop Giving Out HIV Meds to Poor People

The Trump administration's freeze on U.S. foreign aid has halted the distribution of lifesaving HIV medications.

Latin Times · Jan 28, 2025

Pause to AIDS funding leaves health experts scrambling - Roll Call

Health analysts say that the pause in funding for international and domestic efforts to halt HIV and AIDS are "unprecedented."

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

Trump directive on grants spurs uncertainty for health programs - Roll Call

An order from Trump to temporarily block the disbursement of most federal grants and loans could have a massive impact on health programs.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects

Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025