This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But ...
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FDA sets date for decision on twice-yearly shots to prevent HIV
The FDA has accepted Gilead Sciences’ new drug application for lenacapavir as a long-lasting injectable to prevent HIV ...
US aid freeze could set back Africa’s fight against HIV by years, researchers warn
Trump’s pause in USAID spending has put major African HIV vaccine and prevention trials on hold, leaving the research world ...
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Global Health Concerns: Bird Flu, HIV Trials, and Pharma Controversies
A summary of current health news highlights a bird flu outbreak in Canada, halted HIV vaccine trials in South Africa, a legal ...
HIV protein switch may help virus squeeze into host cell nucleus
Supercomputer simulations have revealed how changes in the shape of the HIV-1 capsid protein may help the virus squeeze its ...
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The basics of vaccines and vaccination
Veteran vaccine researcher Arturo Casadevall gives a podcast primer on vaccinations, from how they work on a molecular level to common misconceptions ...
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How new strategies are changing the fight against HIV
Advancements in medicine and public health strategies continue to reshape the HIV landscape. The future of prevention lies in expanding access to innovative treatment options and developing new ...
RFK Jr’s appointment resurrects false claims about ‘depopulation’ via vaccines
Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new US health secretary on3, 2025. His nomination in mid-November led to a resurgence of claims that question the efficacy of vaccines. Posts ...
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Trump’s funding cuts hit HIV, GBV services hard
Trump’s aid cut has also hit clinical trials. The South African Medical Research Council, which was awarded $45 million to ...
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HIV and AIDS News
Updated Hep B Vaccine More Effective for People With HIV Dec. 10, 2024 — A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective ...
US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains
The U.S. government's foreign aid freeze has upended the supply chain for medical products crucial for fighting diseases ...