VOICED : Activists struggle to fight Russian AIDS epidemic

In Moscow, volunteers like Maxime are tackling Russia's growing AIDS epidemic by distributing clean needles and condoms to drug users. Despite their efforts, they receive no support from the Russian government, which focuses on treatment rather than prevention. The number of HIV cases in Russia has nearly doubled since 2010, and experts fear it could reach 3 million in five years. Limited funding makes it difficult to spread awareness, and conservative policies under President Putin have reduced access to condoms and sex education, worsening the situation.

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