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Foreign Aid Freeze Threatens Millions in Africa's HIV Fight

4/5/2025

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U.S. Aid Freeze

The U.S. government's freeze on foreign aid is sending shockwaves across Africa, jeopardizing crucial HIV programs like PEPFAR. With funding slashed, over 10 million new infections and nearly 3 million deaths loom on the horizon. Health workers are sounding the alarm as vulnerable communities face devastating disruptions and a lack of essential support.

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Trump Cuts HIV Programs

The Trump administration's drastic cuts to HIV programs have thrown treatment and research into turmoil. With the elimination of vital health offices and the termination of over $759 million in grants, advocates fear a surge in infections and deaths, threatening to undo years of hard-won progress in HIV care and prevention.

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U.S. Aid Freeze

The U.S. government's freeze on foreign aid is sending shockwaves across Africa, jeopardizing crucial HIV programs like PEPFAR. With funding slashed, over 10 million new infections and nearly 3 million deaths loom on the horizon. Health workers are sounding the alarm as vulnerable communities face devastating disruptions and a lack of essential support.

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