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The Trump administration has terminated over 300 National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research projects, including 65 focused on HIV prevention and care, slashing $35 million in funding.

Scientists warn this move will reverse decades of progress in combating the epidemic, especially among high-risk groups like Black men and trans women. Termination letters cite opposition to “DEI” initiatives.

Researchers say the cuts threaten patient care, eliminate jobs, and jeopardize future studies.

The NIH claims it is refocusing on “evidence-based science,” but experts argue the decision erases key public health efforts and communities.

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[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He probably legitimately believes white males have a natural immunity to HIV, so only minorities & women will be harmed by this.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 6 points 1 day ago

Cue to Grindr crashing everytime there is a Republican convention in town

[–] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Jesus fucking christ... literally Reagan era. What do they mean "evidence based science"? But they banned it cause of "DEI"? I guess merely the association of HIV with queer people and people of color is enough to classify it as "DEI"? So like. Black people and queer people having effective medical treatments is "DEI"?The horror show continues. Persecution of minorities is now standard practice in America.

[–] 2ugly2live@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago

For someone known to stick his rancid, cheese dick in people both with and without their concent, you'd think he'd want that department around.

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

This is obviously done to protect the people guys dont worry

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Make America Gangrene Again

[–] pleasegoaway@lemm.ee 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

AIDS -America Is Dying Slowly

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago

"Gradually, then suddenly."