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Gilead urged to sell long-acting HIV prevention drug directly to MSF
health11 days ago

Gilead urged to sell long-acting HIV prevention drug directly to MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is pressing Gilead to directly sell lenacapavir, a two-a-year injectable PrEP for HIV prevention, to MSF for use in its humanitarian programs. Gilead has refused, directing MSF to obtain doses through the Global Fund, which has a limited supply, leaving many vulnerable people without access. MSF cites humanitarian need and calls for an urgent meeting by April 13 to decide pricing and delivery timelines.

via Doctors Without Borders|
#gilead#health#hivaids
Cartels’ Fiji Pipeline Fuels Meth Surge and HIV Crisis
world2 months ago

Cartels’ Fiji Pipeline Fuels Meth Surge and HIV Crisis

In Fiji, international crime networks use the archipelago as a meth transit hub, with weekly drop-offs in a squatter settlement where dealers package white crystals for about $22 a dose; the drug trade exacerbates a growing HIV epidemic among people who inject drugs, highlighted by community safe spaces such as Survival Advocacy Network that offer HIV testing and support.

via The Washington Post|
#drug-trafficking#fiji#hivaids
Florida tightens HIV drug aid, risking treatment for thousands
health2 months ago

Florida tightens HIV drug aid, risking treatment for thousands

Florida is narrowing eligibility for its HIV Drug Assistance Program, risking coverage for about 16,000 residents; starting March 1, only households earning up to 130% of the federal poverty line (about $21,000) will qualify, down from 400% (around $64,000). The move comes as ACA subsidies expire and drug costs rise, threatening uninterrupted antiretroviral treatment for patients like Tori Samuel and potentially increasing viral rebound and transmission. State officials say the changes prevent a funding shortfall amid rising costs, while advocates warn the policy could undermine public health and prompt legal challenges.

via The Washington Post|
#drug-assistance-program#florida#health
Florida Cuts HIV Drug Aid, Endangering Access for Thousands
politics2 months ago

Florida Cuts HIV Drug Aid, Endangering Access for Thousands

Florida’s Department of Health is trimming the AIDS Drug Assistance Program to avert a projected $120 million funding shortfall after Congress did not extend ACA tax credits, potentially depriving about 10,000 low‑income Floridians living with HIV/AIDS of affordable medications starting March 1, with eligibility narrowed to the poorest residents.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#aca-tax-credits#aids-drug-assistance-program#florida-politics
Court Rules Trump Can Continue Withholding Foreign Aid
politics8 months ago

Court Rules Trump Can Continue Withholding Foreign Aid

A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can continue to withhold over $10 billion in foreign aid funds allocated by Congress for global health and HIV/AIDS programs, reversing a lower court decision and citing lack of legal standing for aid groups to sue. The ruling highlights ongoing disputes over the administration's approach to foreign aid and congressional authority.

via NPR|
#court-ruling#foreign-aid#global-health
The Future of PEPFAR Amid Funding Uncertainties
health8 months ago

The Future of PEPFAR Amid Funding Uncertainties

PEPFAR, the U.S. initiative to combat HIV/AIDS, narrowly avoided significant funding cuts in 2023, which caused disruptions in clinics and treatment programs worldwide. While the program's future remains uncertain due to expired authorization and shifting priorities, some experts see a renewed bipartisan commitment and a move towards increased international ownership, though challenges persist in maintaining progress against HIV/AIDS globally.

via NPR|
#funding-cuts#global-health#health
The Unfinished Fight Against Tuberculosis
health9 months ago

The Unfinished Fight Against Tuberculosis

Despite past successes in reducing tuberculosis (TB) deaths, the disease saw a resurgence in the 1980s and 1990s due to factors like the HIV/AIDS epidemic, drug resistance, and increased migration from high-burden countries. The global burden was underestimated for years, leading to a delayed response. Improved data collection and international efforts have since helped reduce TB deaths, but it remains a major health challenge, especially in lower-income countries. The article emphasizes the importance of good data and sustained global efforts to finally control and eliminate TB.

via Our World in Data|
#drug-resistant-tb#global-health#health
AIDS/LifeCycle 2025: The Final Chapter of a 30-Year Legacy
health10 months ago

AIDS/LifeCycle 2025: The Final Chapter of a 30-Year Legacy

The article marks the end of the AIDS/LifeCycle event after 31 years, highlighting its history, personal significance to the author who has participated for 26 years, and its impact in raising over $300 million for HIV/AIDS services. It discusses the origins of the ride, its beneficiaries, personal motivations for participating, and the challenges faced due to rising costs and decreasing awareness among younger generations. The author emphasizes the importance of continued fundraising and advocacy amidst political challenges, and shares personal achievements and statistics related to his involvement.

via Daily Kos|
#aidslifecycle#charity-bike-ride#fundraising
The Untold Battle: Ireland's Struggle with HIV/AIDS
documentary-review1 year ago

The Untold Battle: Ireland's Struggle with HIV/AIDS

The documentary 'Memorial – The Story of HIV/Aids in Ireland' explores the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 1980s Ireland, a time when the country was ill-prepared to handle the crisis due to societal stigma and inadequate healthcare responses. The film features testimonies from those affected, including campaigner Tonie Walsh and nurse Breda Gahan, highlighting the immense suffering and loss experienced by the gay community, intravenous drug users, and haemophiliacs. The documentary coincides with the unveiling of a monument in Dublin's Phoenix Park, serving as a belated acknowledgment of the lives lost to AIDS.

via The Irish Times|
#documentary-review#healthcare#hivaids