US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report
Summary
The United States reduced funding for a major HIV treatment program called PEPFAR, causing many clinics worldwide to close and services to be cut. This has negatively affected HIV prevention and treatment in dozens of countries, especially impacting vulnerable groups and children.Key Facts
- The US government under President Donald Trump cut funding for PEPFAR, a program that helps fight HIV and AIDS globally.
- A report by HIV charity amfAR found that over 1,700 clinics closed and 16,000 jobs were lost due to these cuts.
- About 75% of organizations stopped serving high-risk groups like sex workers, transgender people, gay men, and drug users.
- Around 77,000 fewer children received HIV treatment in 2025, a decrease of 14%.
- The US Department of State disagreed with the report and said PEPFAR became stronger under clearer management.
- UNAIDS warned that if funding cuts continue, there could be millions more HIV infections and AIDS deaths by 2029.
- Other countries, including France, Germany, and the UK, have also reduced aid for AIDS programs.
- Africa, with the highest HIV rates, is urged to improve its health systems to cope with these changes.
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