Russia HIV deaths top 15,000; hospital, military infections rise as funds diverted to war

Russian HIV mortality exceeds 15,000 annually, one of only 15 countries at that level, with infections spreading in hospitals and the military. Funding for prevention and treatment is being diverted to the war effort, worsening the epidemic. The claim is sourced from a Russian AIDS expert via Polish media; official Russian data is not independently verified.

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