Emily Bass

Emily Bass, author of 'To End a Plague,' dives into the global fight against HIV/AIDS, detailing the alarming impacts of funding cuts under the Trump administration. She highlights how U.S. initiatives like PEPFAR have historically driven progress, yet face unprecedented challenges today. Bass discusses the troubling rise in infections in Uganda and Tanzania, particularly among pregnant women, and raises concerns about the future of HIV prevention and treatment, especially with new drugs like lenacapavir on the horizon amidst dwindling support.

Emily Bass, a prominent writer and activist with over two decades in HIV/AIDS advocacy, joins the discussion to highlight PEPFAR's incredible impact over the last 20 years, saving millions of lives. She dives into the alarming political climate threatening the program's reauthorization and shares insights from her book "To End a Plague." The conversation underscores the dire implications for global health if the program expires, emphasizing its critical role in addressing not only medical but also social barriers in HIV treatment.

Emily Bass, a writer and activist, discusses the potential expiration of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and its impact on millions of people. They explore how PEPFAR has changed over the years and the reauthorization battle it currently faces. The podcast also addresses the transformation of HIV treatment, the Mexico City Policy, and the importance of a clean reauthorization to protect the program's progress.