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US HIV aid cuts lead to Aids resurgence in Zambia

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Aids is re-emerging in parts of Zambia, a year after the U.S. reduced its HIV assistance. The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been a critical source of funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs in Zambia. The reduction in aid has led to shortages of essential medications and a decline in prevention services, contributing to the resurgence of the virus. AI

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US HIV aid cuts lead to Aids resurgence in Zambia

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  1. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · susiecambria ·

    Aids Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to HIV Assistance

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