Study: Foreign aid slashes trigger massive HIV deaths, infections
(MENAFN) Reductions in global foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programs could trigger a dramatic surge in infections and deaths by 2030, as per a new study.
Researchers warn that funding cuts could lead to an additional 4.4 to 10.8 million new HIV infections and 770,000 to 2.9 million HIV-related deaths in low- and middle-income countries by 2030.
The study analyzed 26 countries heavily reliant on international funding for HIV resources, including Albania, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. It highlights the critical role of international donors, particularly the United States, in reducing HIV transmissions and deaths, with these donors accounting for approximately 90% of global HIV support.
Concerns are raised over recent policy changes, particularly those implemented during the Trump administration, which include reductions in disease prevention funding and a perceived downplaying of vaccination efforts.
Debra ten Brink, co-lead author of the study, emphasized the impact of these cuts, stating, "The United States has historically been the largest contributor to global efforts to treat and prevent HIV, but the current cuts to PEPFAR and USAID-supported programs have already disrupted access to essential HIV services including for antiretroviral therapy and HIV prevention and testing."
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