Conflicts and humanitarian crises create new HIV vulnerabilities
Garnering a standing ovation at IAS 2025, Sameer Sah, from Medical Aid for Palestinians, provided a devastating first-hand account of what’s been happening for nearly two years in Gazan healthcare settings. While the territory has typically had very few cases of HIV, the volatile situation is now a potential hotbed for many infectious diseases, including HIV. “There were 80 cases of HIV in Gaza. Now the number is unknown,” Sah stated.
