Liberia Counties Take Charge as HIV Funding Drops
Liberian counties are stepping up to fight HIV with their own resources as international funding declines. Officials are committing local funds and grassroots action to protect years of progress.
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US Commits $5.88B to Global HIV Fight After Funding Cuts
The United States signed a $5.88 billion spending package to support global HIV programs, one year after devastating funding cuts threatened health services worldwide. While South Africa won't receive direct funding, the country will benefit through strengthened international health organizations.
Nigeria Lawmakers Pledge More Funding to Fight HIV and TB
As international donor support declines, Nigerian health advocates are winning critical commitments from state lawmakers to fund HIV and TB programs locally. The move could protect decades of progress in treating diseases that affect millions across Africa.
Nigeria Lawmakers Back HIV and TB Health Funding Push
As international donors pull back, Nigerian lawmakers are pledging to increase domestic funding for HIV and tuberculosis programs that have saved thousands of lives. The move could protect decades of hard-won progress in treating these diseases.
South Africa Fills $22M Gap in HIV/AIDS Research Funding
After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.
Nigeria Takes Control of HIV Response After Donor Funding Dips
Nigeria just launched a bold new plan to fund its own HIV programs instead of relying on international donors. The five-year strategy aims to integrate HIV care into the country's regular health systems by 2030.
South Africa Launches New HIV Vaccine Trial Without US Funds
A groundbreaking HIV vaccine study in Cape Town is moving forward after South African researchers regrouped when US funding vanished. The trial tests a novel approach that could finally unlock the key to preventing HIV.
Man With HIV Gets World's First Lung From HIV+ Donor
Bertrand Nelson made medical history as the first person with HIV to receive a lung transplant from an HIV-positive donor, opening new possibilities for thousands awaiting organs. His successful surgery marks a turning point in how we treat people living with HIV who face end-stage organ disease.
Nigeria Takes Control of Its HIV Response From Donors
Nigeria just launched a bold five-year plan to fund its own HIV programs instead of relying on international donors. The shift comes as the country has cut new infections by half since 2010 while treating nearly 2 million people living with HIV.
Liberia Fights HIV With Local Leaders and $5K Pledge
Liberia's National AIDS Commission is touring counties to strengthen HIV response coordination, marking a shift toward local ownership as donor funding declines. Nimba County just pledged $5,000 to support community-level HIV programs.
HIV Drug Resistance Comes With a Catch for the Virus
Scientists discovered that when HIV develops resistance to the groundbreaking drug lenacapavir, the virus loses its ability to spread effectively. This finding offers hope that the twice-yearly injection can remain a powerful tool in preventing and treating HIV.
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
Twice-Yearly HIV Injection Shows 99% Success in Trials
A new twice-yearly injection called lenacapavir prevents nearly all HIV infections and earned Science Magazine's 2024 Breakthrough of the Year. The discovery traces back to publicly funded research that started nearly 30 years ago.
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Cape Town Scientists Push HIV Vaccine Trial Forward Alone
When the US pulled funding for a groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in Cape Town, South African scientists refused to quit. They found new backers and launched a scaled-down version that could reinvigorate global vaccine research.
EU Pledges €3B to Fight Malaria, TB, and HIV
Europe commits over €3 billion to the Global Fund, staying at the forefront of efforts to eliminate three of the world's deadliest diseases. The investment will save millions of lives in countries hit hardest by malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. #
Nigeria Cuts HIV Deaths, Treats 20% of Cases Through APIN
Nigeria has transformed its HIV response into one of modern medicine's biggest public health wins, with one organization now treating nearly 20% of all cases nationwide. But experts warn the country must boost local funding to protect these life-saving gains.
Japan's Kanamara Festival Raises Money for HIV Awareness
Every spring, thousands gather at a small shrine in Kawasaki for a unique celebration featuring colorful, towering shrines. The Kanamara Festival combines ancient tradition with modern charity, raising funds for HIV research and awareness.
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South Africa Offers Free HIV Prevention Jab to 456,000
Starting April 1st, nearly half a million South Africans can access a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that requires just two doses per year and has shown 100% effectiveness in trials. The free rollout could help end AIDS as a public health threat by 2043.
Congo Signs $1.2B US Health Deal to Fight Malaria and HIV
The Democratic Republic of Congo just locked in $1.2 billion over five years to strengthen its healthcare system and fight diseases like HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The partnership with the United States will bring lifesaving treatments and training to millions while Congo invests $300 million of its own funds into the effort.
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