HIV, AIDS

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
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.
UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without US Funding
The head of the UNAIDS is warning that a major spike in HIV infections and deaths could occur if the US follows through on freezing foreign aid for HIV programs.
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.
UNAIDS Chief Warns HIV Infections Could Increase Without U.S. Support
The warning from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima comes after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would freeze all foreign assistance for 90 days.
HIV Funding: UNAIDS Chief Mentions What Will Happen If US Support is Dropped
UNAIDS chief, Winnie Byanyima, said there could be 8.7 million people newly infected with HIV by 2029 following US President Donald Trump's HIV funding suspension.
UNAIDS chief: HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support isn’t replaced
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would freeze all foreign assistance for 90 days, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said officials estimate that by 2029, there could be 8.
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.
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.
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