HIV, UNAIDS

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 says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped.
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 Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without U.S. Funding
The head of the United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS) is warning that a major spike in HIV infections and deaths could occur if the U.S. follows through on freezing foreign aid for HIV programs. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima told the Associated Press that without U.
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.
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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