Rising HIV Infections: The Urgent Threat to Ending the Epidemic - BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Rising HIV Infections: The Urgent Threat to Ending the Epidemic

Over 40 years have passed since the CDC reported the first HIV cases in the US, with significant scientific and medical progress made.

Collaboration among people living with HIV, healthcare providers, advocates, government agencies, and affected communities has driven these breakthroughs.

Despite being closer to ending HIV, rising infection rates, particularly among Black and Latine communities, pose a serious threat to this goal.

Initially, people lived only 2-10 years after receiving an HIV diagnosis, but advancements have improved outcomes.

Today, we stand closer than ever to ending HIV.

Author's summary: HIV epidemic threatens to rise again.

more

BlackDoctor.org BlackDoctor.org — 2025-10-30

More News