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Russia: HIV spreads beyond risk groups in 27 regions, epidemiologists say

In 27 regions of the Russian Federation, the immunodeficiency virus is spreading among the entire population, not only risk groups, according to the latest Rospotrebnadzor data.

  • Generalized HIV epidemic spreads in 27 Russian regions, beyond risk groups
  • HIV diagnoses exceed 1% among pregnant women in affected regions
  • Systemic violations and testing insufficiencies fuel infection clusters

Africa: Unitaid Launches U.S.$10.9 Million Initiative to Protect Essential Health Products From Rising Temperatures

[UNITAID] ANTALYA/GENEVA, 9 November 2026 - Unitaid today announced a US$10.9 million investment to help protect essential medicines, diagnostics and other health products from rising temperatures and…

  • Unitaid invests US$10.9 million in SHIELD initiative
  • SHIELD aims to protect health products from heat, humidity
  • Project runs 2027-2030 in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal

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