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Mashup Score: 8Groundbreaking ruling in Spain overturns discrimination based on HIV status | UNAIDS - 14 day(s) ago
04 April 2025 04 April 2025 CESIDA—an organization that coordinates the civil society response to HIV in Spain—and the Fernando … CESIDA—an organization that coordinates the civil society response to HIV in Spain—and the Fernando Pombo Foundation have won an important ruling that, for the first time, recognizes discrimination based on the serological status of a person living with HIV. The significance of this case lies in the frequency in which similar situations occur to people living with HIV, who
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Mashup Score: 1Impact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Namibia | UNAIDS - 2 month(s) ago
06 March 2025 06 March 2025 Immediate Risks and DisruptionsThe freeze has exacerbated chronic supply chain challenges, leading t… The freeze has exacerbated chronic supply chain challenges, leading to more prominent condom stock-outs. Staff Terminations: Some US Government implementing partners have issued termination letters to staff due to cash flow challenges caused by the funding freeze. Service Disruptions: HIV prevention programs, especially those targeting key populations, have been disrupted.
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As of 17 February 2024, UNAIDS had received at least one status report from 52 countries (39 PEPFAR-funded and 13 countries that receive some US support). The 39 countries represent 71% of all PEPFAR-funded countries. Collectively, these status reports reveal a range of significant impacts resulting from the US Government’s decision to freeze and review all US foreign
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A Cabinet memo on the current situation and recommendations for the government of Kenya (GOK) to mitigate the situation has been developed by Ministry of Health and domestic resource allocation is a key recommendation as well as fast-tracking the development of the ongoing HIV sustainability roadmap.
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Mashup Score: 23Impact of the pause of U.S. foreign assistance in Ethiopia - 2 month(s) ago
05 February 2025 05 February 2025 The pause of U.S. The pause of U.S. foreign assistance on Ethiopia will affect many areas of development, however its impact on Ethiopia’s national HIV response is particularly severe. Ethiopia is on track to reach the global 95-95-95 targets: with 90% of people in Ethiopia living with HIV being aware of their HIV status; 94% of those diagnosed with HIV receiving antiretroviral (ARV) therapy; and 96% of people on ARV therapy achieving viral suppression. ARV treatment is
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29 January 2025 29 January 2025 GENEVA, 29 January 2025 — The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has GENEVA, 29 January 2025 — The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has approved an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver”, which will allow people to continue accessing HIV treatment funded by the US across 55 countries worldwide. More than 20 million people living with HIV, representing two-thirds of all people living with HIV receiving treatment globally, are directly supported by the
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Mashup Score: 1Homepage - 5 month(s) ago
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works closely with global and national partners
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Mashup Score: 21Evelyn Siula: A journey of strength and solidarity - 5 month(s) ago
Today, Evelyn works for UNAIDS and is the vice chair of the UN Plus Advisory Group. She is proud to show that people living with HIV are leading healthy and productive lives.
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Mashup Score: 26Peru approves groundbreaking law to extend health coverage for migrants with HIV and TB - 6 month(s) ago
In a milestone decision, the Peruvian Congress has passed legislation that extends temporary health insurance coverage to migrants diagnosed with HIV and tuberculosis (TB). This law allows non-resident foreigners to access healthcare services through the public health insurance system (known by the Spanish acronym SIS) while they complete their immigration processes.
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Mashup Score: 3Women living with HIV in China unite to confront discrimination - 6 month(s) ago
There are around 1.4 million people living with HIV in China and women make up around 23.7% of them, according to the latest data from Chinese health authorities. Among those living with HIV are pregnant women who are in a particularly vulnerable position due to the stigma surrounding the disease
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