Trump’s HIV funding cuts having ‘severe and devastating’ impact around the world
Summary
Cuts to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding under President Donald Trump have caused widespread disruptions in HIV/AIDS programs worldwide. Many clinics closed and thousands of staff lost jobs, threatening progress against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.Key Facts
- PEPFAR funding cuts since 2025 affected global HIV/AIDS programs, with many services ending.
- Over 1,700 clinics and sites closed, and more than 16,000 full-time jobs were lost.
- Services that prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission faced significant disruptions.
- Organizations had to change or limit programs to follow new U.S. policies against diversity initiatives and gender-affirming care.
- Some groups serving vulnerable populations, such as LGBTQ+ people and sex workers, saw the biggest reductions in services.
- PEPFAR began in 2003 and has helped save more than 26 million lives worldwide.
- The U.S. agency USAID, which managed much of the funding, was dissolved by President Trump in 2025.
- Researchers warn the funding cuts risk reversing years of progress in fighting HIV/AIDS globally.
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