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New preventative shot could ‘end HIV transmission’

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Groundbreaking single-dose vaccine found effective in preventing HIV

Strategy may lead to new vaccines that only need to be taken once

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking twice-a-year HIV drug that could stop transmission approved

It's unclear how many people in the US and abroad will get access to the powerful new HIV prevention medication

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US Approves Gilead's Twice-yearly Injection To Prevent HIV

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV -- a move the company hailed as a major breakthrough in the fight against the sexually transmitted virus.

International Business Times

Here’s what to know about the twice-yearly preventative HIV shot

A twice-yearly drug called lenacapavir is now the longest-lasting type of PrEP

The Independent UK

‘I’ve lost hope of overturning Uganda’s brutal anti-LGBT+ law thanks to Trump’s aid cuts’

IN FOCUS: Without US funding as leverage, one of Uganda’s most prominent LGBT+ activists Steven Kabuye tells Rachel Schraer, there are few ways to push the country towards change

The Independent UK

Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today

The story of the AIDS movement is one of regular people: students, bartenders, stay-at-home mothers, teachers, retired lawyers, immigrants, Catholic nuns, newly out gay men who had just arrived in New York, and many others. Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a moral calling. Some were just trying…

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Australia makes world-first change to blood donation rules

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The Independent UK

Australia lifts ban preventing gay men from donating blood and plasma

Lifeblood will no longer ask men if they had sex with men in the past three months

The Independent UK

Gay and bisexual men will soon be able to donate blood and plasma

Many gay and bisexual men have been excluded from donating blood and plasma (the liquid portion of blood) for decades because of rules developed during the HIV crisis in the 1980s.

The Conversation

Ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood and plasma in Australia to be scrapped

Lifeblood heralds ‘world-leading plasma pathway’ amid change to HIV-era restrictions

The Guardian - AU

When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs

Procuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Essential treatments are often neither available nor affordable in these nations, even decades after the drugs entered the market.

The Conversation

Congress should be ashamed over helping Trump cut foreign aid, activists say

Campaigners say the US government has been withholding funds for orphans and vulnerable children unlawfully – before a vote in Congress has backed Trump’s move

The Independent UK

‘HIV-ending’ drug could be made for just $25 per patient a year, say researchers

As regulator prepares to approve Lenacapavir in the US, campaigners are urging the manufacturer, Gilead, to make it ‘available and affordable for all who need it’

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South Africa is at the heart of the HIV pandemic. What happens now the money has been cut?

With 12% of the population living with the virus, Trump’s sudden withdrawal of funding stands to undo decades of progress

The Guardian - UK

‘People weep in its presence’: how the UK Aids Memorial Quilt became one of our great works of art

It began as a simple act of remembrance, dedicated to those who lost their lives to Aids. Now this ever-growing patchwork of grave-plot-sized panels has taken on new meaning as one of the most significant artworks of the past 40 years

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want my boy to be positive’: pregnant women face sky-high viral loads as cuts hit HIV care in Africa

As the withdrawal of US funding disrupts treatment and halts crucial research in South Africa, clinics fear the resurgence of mother-to-child transmission of the virus

Euronews

UK AIDS Memorial Quilt unveiled at Tate Modern amid Trump-era HIV funding cuts

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery.

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The Independent UK

White House says it will spare some Aids programs that were on the chopping block

Congressional Republicans voice concerns over cuts to signature HIV prevention program, forcing rethink ahead of consequential vote on planned federal funding cuts

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society

When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

LiveScience

HIV/AIDS: Facts about the viral infection that attacks the immune system

Learn how HIV spreads, how it affects the body and what treatments are available.

WhatToWatch

Netflix adds powerful HIV drama that was 'ahead of its time'

Boys On The Side sounds like just another road movie, but its approach to its subject is close to revolutionary.

Budget and the Bees

10 Preventable Causes of Death in Men You Should Know

While discussions about health can sometimes be uncomfortable, knowledge is a powerful tool for longevity and well-being. For men, understanding the most significant yet preventable causes of premature death is the first step towards proactive health management. Many leading health threats can be mitigated through lifestyle changes, regular check-ups, and…

The Independent UK

Trump team set to destroy $12m worth of HIV drugs and contraceptives that were bought before closing USAID

The life-saving drugs and contraceptives have been sitting in warehouses since January

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering US

Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted. Plus, a breakthrough in HIV research

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