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• The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission -- if people can get it

  June 18, 2025 7:26 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option. While a vaccine... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: HIV in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is proposing a plan to end HIV transmission in the United States by 2030. New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising concerns about the widening, yet, largely unrecognized HIV infection rates among Hispanic and Latino populations. The CDC estimates overall HIV... more »

• Nonprofit: Funds Needed to Help Manage Rise of Valley HIV Cases Play Video

  December 9, 2019 5:05 PM

  HARLINGEN – The Valley AIDS Council say HIV cases are on the rise in the region. According to the council, there are more than 2,000 HIV positive cases in the Valley. Director of education Oscar Lopez says the number of cases continues to increase and they need help.... more »