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New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress is at risk
Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada showed a 22.8% increase in HIV infections, with advocates warning that progress toward eliminating HIV as a public health threat is at risk of slowing and infections could resurge.
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