HIV Funding Crisis Threatens Community Programs | Ottawa News

Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund, a lifeline for grassroots organizations, faces uncertain future as its final year looms — with no guarantee of renewal amid government plans to consolidate programs. Simultaneously, new HIV cases have surged 22.8% since 2022, prompting a public health emergency in Manitoba and raising alarms that Canada risks missing global AIDS elimination targets by 2030. Experts blame pandemic disruptions and stagnant federal funding, while advocates warn that consolidation could slash critical support — jeopardizing prevention, treatment, and equity in care.

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