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US Aid Cuts Hit Global HIV Prevention: What Happens Next
US funding cuts under Trump are disrupting HIV prevention worldwide.
What does this mean for PrEP access, testing and new infections? Global HIV prevention is taking a major hit. The United States has sharply reduced foreign aid for HIV programmes. UNAIDS warns this could lead to millions of extra infections by 2030. The cuts affect testing, medication and prevention in dozens of countries. What exactly changed? In early 2025 the Trump administration froze large parts of US foreign aid. This includes PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. PEPFAR has been the world's biggest HIV programme since 2003. It is credited with saving over 25 million lives, according to the US…
US Aid Cuts Threaten Global HIV Prevention: What It Means in 2026
New data show HIV prevention services dropped sharply after US aid cuts. Experts warn of rising infections in dozens of countries. HIV…
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Doxy-PEP Explained: A Morning-After Pill for Bacterial STIs
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Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bisexual Men Should Know Now
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Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bi Men Need to Know Now
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HIV Vaccine Research in 2026: Where Science Stands Now
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HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2025: Where Does the Science Stand?
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Trans Youth Without Hormone Therapy Face Higher Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project research shows trans youth denied gender-affirming hormones are nearly twice as…
Trans Youth Suicide Risk Doubles Without Hormone Therapy: Study
New research from The Trevor Project shows trans teens denied hormone therapy are nearly twice as…
Chemsex-Free Cruising: What 'Sober Sex' Trend Means for Gay Health
Gay venues across Europe see a rise in drug-free sex parties. What does this 'sober cruising'…
Chemsex-Free Sex Parties: What 'Sober Cruising' Means for Gay Health
Sober sex parties are gaining ground in gay communities. What does the rise of drug-free cruising…