Source: @nytopinion – “The disparities in diagnosis and care within H.I.V. are grim, writes Ruth Madievsky, a clinical pharmacist who specializes in H.I.V. care. “The incidence of H.I.V. in the United States is about 0.4 percent. But studies have estimated that 14 percent to 42 percent of transgender women are living with H.I.V. Compared to other women with H.I.V., transgender women are less likely to receive care that suppresses the virus to undetectable levels in the blood or to have adequate medical care at all,” Ruth adds. “Estimates suggest that there could be 2,000 daily new H.I.V. infections globally, and 10 times more related deaths if American funding remains frozen or is not replaced.” As the Trump administration continues to cut funding, could this be the start of a new crisis for H.I.V.? To read the full essay, click the link in our bio. | 📷 Tooga/Getty Images #nytopinion “