URGENT: HIV Patients Left Without Lifesaving Medication Still Struggling to Survive.

BREAKING NEWS: HIV Patients Left Without Lifesaving Medication Still Struggling to Survive Reports are emerging that hundreds of HIV patients, including children, are still unable to access lifesaving medication following the US government's stop work orders issued in January. At least 9-year-old Diana Lungu, who was born with HIV, has been forced to rely on a makeshift regimen after her family's medication ran out. Diana's caregiver, Pastor Billiance Chondwe, confirmed that she is still struggling to survive without the necessary medication. "She's not getting better," he said. "In fact, she's getting worse." The crisis began in January when the US government issued stop work orders on foreign aid, including funding for HIV treatment programs. The move has left thousands of patients worldwide without access to critical medication. In April, NPR profiled individuals affected by the shortage, highlighting the devastating impact on families and communities. Now, six months later, it appears that many are still struggling to survive. Efforts to register with government hospitals have been met with bureaucratic delays, leaving patients like Diana in limbo. "It's a nightmare," Chondwe said. "We're running out of time." As the situation continues to unfold, health officials and advocacy groups are urging governments to take immediate action to restore funding for HIV treatment programs. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*