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Trump's Funding Freeze Threatens Global HIV/AIDS Services

3/23/2025

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The U.S. funding freeze during the Trump administration has devastated HIV/AIDS services in nations like Haiti, Uganda, and South Africa. In Haiti, over 35,000 individuals are at risk, while Uganda's LGBTQI+ community grapples with heightened stigma. These cuts jeopardize healthcare systems, potentially escalating infections and fatalities across the continent.

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The U.S. funding freeze during the Trump administration has devastated HIV/AIDS services in nations like Haiti, Uganda, and South Africa. In Haiti, over 35,000 individuals are at risk, while Uganda's LGBTQI+ community grapples with heightened stigma. These cuts jeopardize healthcare systems, potentially escalating infections and fatalities across the continent.