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US Health Funding Cuts Threaten Millions in HIV Crisis

4/18/2025

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Global Health Crisis

Cuts to global health funding in the US, especially to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), jeopardize hard-won gains against HIV/AIDS. Alarmingly, projections suggest up to 10 million AIDS-related deaths by 2030 and 2.8 million new orphans in sub-Saharan Africa. This crisis calls for immediate global action to safeguard vulnerable communities and uphold progress in HIV prevention.

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Elton John Advocates

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have joined forces to launch the “Who Believes In Angels?” campaign, fighting back against drastic cuts to HIV/AIDS funding by the U.S. government. Their mission seeks to secure vital resources, as alarming projections warn of 10.8 million new HIV cases and 2.9 million deaths by 2030 without global assistance.

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Global Health Crisis

Cuts to global health funding in the US, especially to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), jeopardize hard-won gains against HIV/AIDS. Alarmingly, projections suggest up to 10 million AIDS-related deaths by 2030 and 2.8 million new orphans in sub-Saharan Africa. This crisis calls for immediate global action to safeguard vulnerable communities and uphold progress in HIV prevention.

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