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HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UN aids program director says
UNAIDS' executive director warned that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
UN AIDS agency says HIV infections could soar worldwide if U.S. drops support
More than 20 years ago, the U.S. became the leader in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS. The Bush administration initiative Pepfar was the largest health commitment made by a nation to combat a single disease.
HIV infections could jump sixfold if U.S. withdraws support, U.N. AIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if U.S. withdraws support for AIDS program.
UNAIDS Chief: HIV Infections Could Jump Over Six Times if U.S. Support Dropped
In an interview with the AP, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima called on the Trump Administration not to cut off funding.
Millions of new HIV infections possible if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief warns
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
HIV Cases Could Jump Over 6 Times If UNAIDS Is Abruptly Stopped By US
The US fund for UNAIDS was given under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which finances 70% of the overall AIDS response. With this abrupt cut off, it could lead the vulnerable population at more risk of HIV.
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Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops, UN agency warns
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US must restore vital AIDS relief saving lives in Africa
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Uganda Faces HIV/AIDS Funding Crisis Following USAID Withdrawal; Calls for Shs300 Billion Allocation
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Abrupt Changes To Foreign Assistance Threaten AIDS Fight
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Aids memorial quilt display aims to 'break stigma'
The hand-stitched UK Aids memorial quilt created by family and friends of those who died, is made up of 49 panels, one of ...