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Canada’s HIV Crisis Reemerges | Toronto News
Canada’s HIV infection rates are surging despite global declines, with a 23% jump since 2022 — a shocking trend in a wealthy nation with the tools to combat it. Advocates blame stagnant community funding for a decade, now threatened by potential cuts by 2028, while countries like those in Africa see near 80% reductions. Frontline organizations, especially in underserved Indigenous communities, warn that slashing support could undo progress and reignite crises. Health Canada promises streamlined grants and a March 2028 funding extension, but advocates demand long-term, multi-year commitments…
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