HIV Cases Rise in NYC, Federal Cuts Threaten Prevention
Update: 2025-12-07
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New York Citys HIV diagnoses rise amidst federal funding cutsNew York City health officials are alarmed by a recent surge in HIV cases, with a 5.4% increase in diagnoses in 2024. This comes as the federal government contemplates substantial cuts to HIV treatment and prevention programs, potentially jeopardizing the citys HIV response. The citys annual HIV surveillance report reveals that 1,791 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2024, with Black and Latino individuals accounting for 86% of new cases. The proposed closure of the CDCs Division of HIV Prevention could result in a loss of over $41 million for New York City, impacting HIV research, treatment, education, and services. Factors such as poverty, homelessness, and lack of affordable healthcare contribute to the increase in HIV cases, along with misinformation, stigma, and discrimination surrounding HIV testing and care.
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