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world17 days ago•18 min saved

Lenacapavir arrives in Eswatini as AIDS battle hinges on rollout

A new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, delivered as a twice-yearly injection, is being rolled out in Eswatini and nine high‑risk countries in a bid to end AIDS, described by UN officials as the closest thing to a vaccine. While it could dramatically reduce new infections if scaled globally, the rollout is hampered by years of foreign aid cuts that shuttered mobile clinics and constrained supply. The UN and Global Fund aim to reach millions, but plans to reach about two million people by 2028 fall well short of needs, underscoring the need for expanded funding and procurement to avoid repeating past delays that cost lives.

via The Independent|

#aids #eswatini #hiv

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Emergency rule cuts AIDS drug aid, affecting thousands in Florida

Florida’s Department of Health issued an emergency rule narrowing the AIDS Drug Assistance Program eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level, cutting about 12,000 low-income HIV/AIDS patients off affordable medications starting March 1 as a lawsuit over the changes proceeds. The move bypasses standard rulemaking, drawing criticism that it’s budget-driven and could worsen transmission and drug resistance; some Medicare-insured patients remain eligible up to 400% FPL, and the program’s health-insurance component is being eliminated.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#aids #drug-assistance-program #emergency-rule

music2 months ago•4 min saved

Kevin Gates Says He Could Have Cured His Father's AIDS, Credits Health Journey

On Club Shay Shay, Kevin Gates says he could have cured his father of AIDS, citing his father’s influence on his health focus, and also discusses childhood abuse and how he’s worked to break generational curses.

via HotNewHipHop|

#abuse #aids #club-shay-shay

photography2 months ago•2 min saved

Nan Goldin's Ballad Reframed: A Raw Photo Chronicle of Love and Loss

Nan Goldin’s Ballad of Sexual Dependency, a seminal photobook spanning 1970s–80s Boston and New York circles, is being shown in full at London's Gagosian for the first UK presentation, underscoring its stark, candid portrayals of love, nightlife, vulnerability and the toll of AIDS on a tight-knit community, while reaffirming its lasting influence.

via The Observer|

#aids #ballad-of-sexual-dependency #lgbtq

health4 months ago•6 min saved

Unseen Crisis: The Hidden Epidemic in Southwest Missouri

The article traces the early history of AIDS in Missouri, highlighting the case of Robert Rayford in 1968, the slow recognition of the epidemic in the state during the 1980s, and the public's growing awareness and fear as testing and understanding of the disease developed.

via Yahoo|

#aids #epidemic #health

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Decision to Skip World AIDS Day Sparks Criticism and Concerns

Madonna criticized President Trump for directing government agencies not to commemorate World AIDS Day, calling the decision 'unthinkable' and highlighting the ongoing human toll of AIDS, while the administration defended the move as a matter of strategy amidst cuts to health programs.

via HuffPost|

#aids #madonna #public-health

health4 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Ends Official Commemoration of World AIDS Day Amid Funding Cuts

The US is not observing World AIDS Day this year, marking a departure from decades of commemoration, amid changes in foreign health policy and concerns from health experts about potential setbacks in HIV/AIDS efforts, despite ongoing work through programs like PEPFAR.

via CNN|

#aids #health #hiv

health9 months ago•4 min saved

WHO Endorses Gilead's Biannual HIV Prevention Shot and Expands Access in Low-Income Countries

The World Health Organization now recommends the use of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug administered twice a year, as part of HIV prevention strategies, especially for high-risk groups, marking a significant shift from daily pills to less frequent, more convenient options amid funding challenges for HIV programs.

via Times of India|

#aids #health #hiv-prevention

health9 months ago•5 min saved

WHO and Gilead advance HIV prevention with new injectable options and global funding efforts

The WHO recommends the use of the long-acting HIV prevention injection lenacapavir, approved in the US for twice-yearly use, as part of global efforts to combat HIV, especially in high-risk groups. Despite its potential, funding cuts, particularly from the US, threaten to undermine HIV prevention programs worldwide, risking increased infections and deaths. Gilead Sciences has committed to supplying lenacapavir at no profit to improve access in low-income countries, but global resource gaps remain a major challenge in ending the HIV epidemic.

via CNN|

#aids #global-funding #health

health9 months ago•3 min saved

2024 HIV Infections Reach 15,290, New National Estimates

Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections and 12,614 AIDS-related deaths in 2024, with a significant feminization of the epidemic. The country is working towards UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, but faces challenges in diagnosis and treatment initiation. Efforts include promoting HIV self-testing and strengthening community responses to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

via GhanaWeb|

#2024 #aids #ghana

history9 months ago•28 min saved

The Forgotten 1990s Case That Still Haunts America

The article recounts the tragic and largely forgotten case of Kimberly Bergalis, a young woman who contracted HIV from her dentist in the early 1990s, sparking national debates on AIDS, medical ethics, and HIV testing policies. Her story highlighted the fears and stigmas of the AIDS epidemic, leading to proposed legislation and increased awareness, but also revealed the complexities and uncertainties surrounding HIV transmission and healthcare responsibilities. Despite her death and the controversy, no confirmed cases of healthcare worker-to-patient HIV transmission have been documented since.

via Slate Magazine|

#1990s-america #aids #history

health9 months ago•0 min saved

Administration to End NIH Funding for HIV Clinical Guidelines

The NIH will cease supporting federal HIV treatment guidelines by next June, raising concerns among healthcare providers about potential changes to the guidelines themselves.

via The Washington Post|

#aids #clinical-guidelines #federal-support

health9 months ago•7 min saved

Community Action During AIDS Crisis Inspires Modern Response

The article highlights how ordinary people, through organizations like Gay Men’s Health Crisis, stepped up during the AIDS epidemic when institutions failed, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and community support, lessons that remain relevant amid current challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities and public health systems.

via The Conversation|

#aids #community-activism #gay-mens-health-crisis

health10 months ago•5 min saved

US Aid Cuts Threaten HIV Progress and Future Policies in South Africa

PEPFAR, a U.S. program established in 2003 to combat AIDS, has significantly reduced HIV/AIDS worldwide, saving millions of lives, but its future is uncertain due to proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration, raising concerns about reversing progress in global health efforts.

via NPR|

#aids #global-health #health

obituary10 months ago•11 min saved

Edmund White, Celebrated Gay Literature Pioneer, Passes Away at 85

Edmund White, a pioneering gay author known for his autobiographical fiction and memoirs, died at 85 in Manhattan. His work, which includes over 30 books, significantly shaped queer literature and explored his personal life, sexual experiences, and the AIDS crisis. White was also a biographer, teacher, and activist, surviving decades of health challenges and leaving a lasting literary legacy.

via The New York Times|

#aids #author #edmund-white