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U.S. funding freeze suspends HIV prevention services in Haiti, UN warns
Summary
UN agencies said a recent freeze of United States funding has forced suspension of most pre-exposure prophylaxis services and is affecting tens of thousands of people on antiretroviral treatment, raising concerns of increased HIV infections.
United Nations officials warned March 21 that a freeze in United States funding is having a "devastating impact" on Haiti’s HIV response, forcing suspension of many prevention services and jeopardizing treatment for people living with HIV.
Why it matters: UN and national health officials told the briefing that disruptions in prevention and treatment risk increasing new infections and undermining care for tens of…
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