New reports reveal worrying declines in H.I.V. testing and treatment data from PEPFAR, alongside the passing of Iris Long, a crucial scientific mentor to AIDS activists, highlighting both ongoing challenges and historical efforts in the fight against H.I.V.

• New PEPFAR Data Show Worrying Declines in Testing and Treatment for H.I.V. — The New York Times Health -
• Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92 — The New York Times Health -

A significant development sees Dr. Erica Schwartz, a known vaccine supporter, nominated by Trump as the new CDC Director, signaling a potential shift in the administration's stance on vaccination policy.

• Trump to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director — The New York Times Health -

Promising research indicates a new treatment method allowing three transplant patients to successfully halt anti-rejection drugs, marking a potential breakthrough in long-term organ transplant care.

• New Treatment Lets 3 Transplant Patients Halt Anti-Rejection Drugs — The New York Times Health -

A serious case of medical negligence involves a surgeon charged in a patient's death after allegedly removing the wrong organ and attempting to conceal the error.

• Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death — The New York Times Health -

The television show ‘**The Pitt’ brings the important issue of trauma’s lingering effects to the forefront**, showcasing how medical providers navigate their own scars alongside patient care.

• On ‘The Pitt,’ the Lingering Effects of Trauma Take the Spotlight — The New York Times Health -