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Here are some notable musicians who have been affected by HIV/AIDS:

  1. Freddie Mercury (Queen) - The lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with HIV in 1987 and kept his condition private until his death in 1991.
  2. Elton John - The British singer-songwriter has been a long-time advocate for HIV/AIDS research and awareness. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1986 and has since become a prominent figure in the fight against the disease.
  3. Magic Johnson - The former NBA player was diagnosed with HIV in 1991 and has since become a prominent advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and education.
  4. Ryan White - The American teenager was diagnosed with HIV in 1984 and became a prominent figure in the fight against HIV/AIDS stigma. He died in 1990 at the age of 18.
  5. Pedro Zamora - The Cuban-American AIDS activist and MTV Real World: San Francisco cast member died of AIDS-related complications in 1994 at the age of 22.
  6. Rock Hudson - The American actor was diagnosed with HIV in 1984 and kept his condition private until his death in 1985.
  7. Liberace - The American entertainer was diagnosed with HIV in the late 1980s and died of AIDS-related complications in 1987.
  8. Arthur Ashe - The American tennis player was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 and died of AIDS-related complications in 1993.
  9. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - The Pakistani qawwali singer was diagnosed with HIV in the late 1990s and died of AIDS-related complications in 1997.
  10. Rufus Wainwright - The Canadian-American singer-songwriter was diagnosed with HIV in 2001 and has since become an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and education.

As for HIV news, here are some recent developments:

  1. HIV treatment advances: In recent years, there have been significant advances in HIV treatment, including the development of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
  2. HIV prevention: Researchers have made progress in developing new HIV prevention methods, including microbicides and vaccines.
  3. HIV stigma: Despite progress in HIV treatment and prevention, stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS remains a significant challenge. Efforts to reduce stigma and promote awareness and education are ongoing.
  4. HIV/AIDS funding: Funding for HIV/AIDS research, treatment, and prevention has been a topic of debate in recent years. In 2020, the US government announced a plan to increase funding for HIV/AIDS programs.
  5. HIV/AIDS in Africa: HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health crisis in Africa, where the disease is most prevalent. Efforts to address the crisis include increasing access to treatment and prevention services, as well as addressing social and economic factors that contribute to the spread of the disease.

Some notable HIV/AIDS organizations and initiatives include:

  1. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
  2. UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS)
  3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV/AIDS program
  4. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV/AIDS research program
  5. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
  6. The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)
  7. The HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)
  8. The International AIDS Society (IAS)

These are just a few examples of the many organizations and initiatives working to address HIV/AIDS.