HIV, AIDS

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 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.
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.
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.
'People are going to die': HIV infections could surge if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
HIV infections could jump over six times if US support is dropped and not replaced, the UNAIDS chief said. View on euronews
HIV infections could leap six-fold if US support dropped, UN chief says
UNAids executive director Winnie Byanyima warned that the move makes no economic sense, and could mean a new surge in the disease.

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