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- 1Health workers say Trump cuts undermine HIV prevention pledge▼The Trump admin said it would prioritize ending mother-to-child HIV transmission. Health workers say it cut services
The Trump administration said it would prioritize eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission, but health workers say its funding cuts have instead reduced the services needed to achieve that goal. Programs that help prevent pregnant women from passing HIV to their babies have reportedly been scaled back, drawing criticism that the stated commitment does not match what is happening on the ground.
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An island nation has become home to the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic, according to reporting by NPR. The story examines how a place long seen as a tourist paradise is facing a rapid rise in infections, raising questions about public health responses, prevention efforts and access to treatment in the region.
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California Senator John Laird has announced a new law expanding access to long-acting HIV prevention medicine in the state. The measure aims to make it easier for people to obtain extended-protection preventive treatment, moving beyond daily pills. Laird's office publicized the law's enactment, positioning it as a step toward broader HIV prevention and reduced transmission.