A memo from the State Department highlights the Trump administration's controversial restrictions on HIV prevention. Under new directives, only pregnant and breastfeeding women can receive PrEP during a 90-day freeze on foreign aid funding for PEPFAR. This decision directly affects various high-risk groups, such as men who have sex with men and sex workers, potentially increasing HIV infection rates. The memo indicates a significant deviation from broad public health strategies, aiming to protect vulnerable populations. Critics from the global health community argue these limitations represent a dangerous retreat in HIV prevention efforts.
The memo restricts access to HIV-preventive medication, stating it can only be given to pregnant and breastfeeding women, reflecting the Trump administration's impact on global health.
The restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on PEPFAR-funded PrEP reveal troubling limitations in access to vital preventive care for those at risk of HIV.
PEPFAR, founded to combat global HIV/AIDS, is now hampered by the Trump administration's policies, particularly the 90-day freeze on essential health programs.
Urgent life-saving services will only be accessible to pregnant and breastfeeding women during the freeze, evidencing the harsh impact on broader populations at risk.
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