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South Africa is at the heart of the HIV pandemic. What happens now the money has been cut?

With 12% of the population living with the virus, Trump’s sudden withdrawal of funding stands to undo decades of progress

The Guardian - UK

‘People weep in its presence’: how the UK Aids Memorial Quilt became one of our great works of art

It began as a simple act of remembrance, dedicated to those who lost their lives to Aids. Now this ever-growing patchwork of grave-plot-sized panels has taken on new meaning as one of the most significant artworks of the past 40 years

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want my boy to be positive’: pregnant women face sky-high viral loads as cuts hit HIV care in Africa

As the withdrawal of US funding disrupts treatment and halts crucial research in South Africa, clinics fear the resurgence of mother-to-child transmission of the virus

The Guardian - UK

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UK AIDS Memorial Quilt unveiled at Tate Modern amid Trump-era HIV funding cuts

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery.

Euronews

White House says it will spare some Aids programs that were on the chopping block

Congressional Republicans voice concerns over cuts to signature HIV prevention program, forcing rethink ahead of consequential vote on planned federal funding cuts

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society

When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

The Conversation

HIV/AIDS: Facts about the viral infection that attacks the immune system

Learn how HIV spreads, how it affects the body and what treatments are available.

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Netflix adds powerful HIV drama that was 'ahead of its time'

Boys On The Side sounds like just another road movie, but its approach to its subject is close to revolutionary.

WhatToWatch

10 Preventable Causes of Death in Men You Should Know

While discussions about health can sometimes be uncomfortable, knowledge is a powerful tool for longevity and well-being. For men, understanding the most significant yet preventable causes of premature death is the first step towards proactive health management. Many leading health threats can be mitigated through lifestyle changes, regular check-ups, and…

Budget and the Bees

Trump team set to destroy $12m worth of HIV drugs and contraceptives that were bought before closing USAID

The life-saving drugs and contraceptives have been sitting in warehouses since January

The Independent UK

First Thing: Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering US

Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted. Plus, a breakthrough in HIV research

The Guardian - UK

Major breakthrough in battle for HIV cure ‘previously thought impossible’

New research developed way to allow mRNA technology to make virus visible in white blood cells

The Independent UK

Breakthrough in search for HIV cure leaves researchers ‘overwhelmed’

Exclusive: Melbourne team demonstrates way to make the virus visible within white blood cells, paving the way to fully clear it from the body

The Guardian - UK

Millions of doses of ‘pandemic-ending’ HIV jab at risk over Trump’s aid cuts

INTERVIEW: The funding for 2 million people to receive the twice-yearly preventative treatment lenacapavir is ‘receding in the chaos’ of the US president’s decision, the doctor behind the trial of the drug tells Rachel Schraer

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Florida man with HIV admits to raping an 8-year-old boy and passing on virus, cops say

Bobby McAfee, 62, of Clearwater, Florida, was arrested on May 30 and charged with sexual battery, officials said.

Fortune

A precarious success story: In South Africa, the hard-won progress of a youth-led HIV education program is threatened by international funding cuts

Youth rely on mobile health clinics to help curb the spread of HIV. But what happens now?

The Conversation

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

The Independent UK

At-home health tests are on the rise. Doctors say they aren’t always the best option

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer test

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Mothers fight to protect children from drugs as ‘hotspotting’ takes hold in Lesotho

Women campaign against needle-sharing and ‘hotspotting’ in African state with one of the world’s highest rates of HIV

The Independent UK

‘Infected blood gave me HIV as a baby but I still can’t get compensation I deserve’

Exclusive: Infected Blood Scandal victims with HIV feel they are having to ‘prove their worth’

The Independent UK

How sexual violence survivors in South Africa are now collateral damage of Trump’s aid cuts

IN FOCUS: Rape crisis services are suffering the knock-on effect of US funded HIV services being cut, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

Donald Trump must reverse his aid cuts and lift the death sentence on HIV patients

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As a new Independent documentary shows, by shutting off US foreign aid and abruptly stopping the supply of HIV drugs to developing countries, the US president has punished some of the poorest people on the planet

The Independent UK

Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

In his first hours as US president, Donald Trump signed an order freezing most foreign aid for 90 days — this included funding to PEPFAR, the global HIV programme credited with saving millions of lives.

The Independent UK

Trump blames Europe as deadly impact of US cuts on Aids pandemic grows

Trump lashes out at France and Germany amid growing evidence that HIV patients are being denied life-saving drugs. Bel Trew reports

Budget and the Bees

7 Medical Tests You Didn’t Know You Could Request for Free

Taking charge of your health is one of the most empowering things you can do, but the potential cost of medical care can often feel like a significant barrier. Many people delay or avoid important screenings due to financial concerns, unaware that several vital tests might be accessible at no…

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