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Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research
New York Times Wednesday 07 October 2026, 16:33 UTC By Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller 1 min read
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Drawing blood at an H.I.V. clinic in South Africa last year. The research networks’ large footprint has enabled them to develop tools to prevent and treat H.I.V., including in marginalized or rare populations.

Drawing blood at an H.I.V. clinic in South Africa last year. The research networks’ large footprint has enabled them to develop tools to prevent and treat H.I.V., including in marginalized or rare populations. [Image text:] 888 RES TANC
Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research Drawing (ORG) South Africa (LOCATION)
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