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Donald Trump
NOT THAT EXCITED

Trump Snubs Bill Gates With HIV Funding Cut

The billionaire president appeared eager to fast-track an HIV vaccine–then he cut HIV funding that saved millions.

Joey McFadden

Donald Trump
SO MUCH WINNING

Trump Stops Distribution of Life-Saving HIV Drugs

PEPFAR, an international program which has long had bipartisan support, was created in 2003 by President George W. Bush.

William Vaillancourt

Linda Leccesse
RISKY BUSINESS

Ohio Sex Worker Serviced 211 Clients While HIV-Positive

Now authorities are trying to find her customers and make sure they get tested.

A cosmetic procedure
INFECTION CONNECTION

3 Women Got HIV From ‘Vampire Facials’ at Shady Spa

The Albuquerque clinic was unlicensed and unsanitary, officials say.

A photo of State Sen. Tom Duane speaking at a Hairdressers Against AIDS event in 2010.
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‘EMOTIONAL PAIN’

Former Lawmaker Says Doc Molested Him During Senate Physical

Thomas Duane—the first openly gay member of the New York State Senate—claims the Albany physician assaulted him during a 2004 check-up.

Justin Rohrlich

A photo of a police officer's duty belt.
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‘SO OUT OF DATE’

‘Cop of the Year’ Says This PD Ditched Him for Having HIV

He helped catch a killer, has been decorated for heroism, and, according to his doctor, can’t transmit the virus. But Nashville still doesn’t want him on its police force.

Justin Rohrlich

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The New Mexico Department of Health is urging former clients of the VIP Spa to get tested for  HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C if they had any injection-related service.
WORRYING

New HIV Infections Traced to Closed ‘Vampire Facials’ Salon

The salon closed down five years ago after two HIV infections were reported. Now health officials say there may be more.

Allison Quinn

An HIV kit is shown in Washington, D.C.
GOOD NEWS

New CDC Data Shows Promising Trend on HIV Infections

The decline was driven by a decrease in cases among 13- to 24-year-olds, particularly gay and bisexual males.

Chris Hippensteel

A single, red colored H9-T cell that had been infected by numerous, spheroid shaped, mustard colored human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) particles attached to the cell's surface membrane.
‘THE DÜSSELDORF PATIENT’

Fifth Man Cured of HIV, Researchers Confirm

The case was originally made public in 2019 but scientists were hesitant to say the man was cured.

Eileen Grench

Jeffrey Parsons-Hietikko’s staff photo from Hunter College.
‘SETTLED’

Prominent HIV Researcher Owes Feds $375K for Fiji Vacations

Dr. Jeffrey Parsons-Hietikko will finally foot the bill for his luxurious trips to Fiji, Belize, and the Cayman Islands.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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AGGRAVATED

U.S. Couple Face Death Penalty for ‘Torturing’ Foster Child

The two Americans, who work for a NGO in Uganda, were taken into custody on Dec. 9.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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