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Trump Budget Cuts Threaten HIV Prevention, Risk Thousands

4/22/2025

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The Trump Administration's budget cuts could have devastating consequences for HIV prevention and treatment, risking over 143,000 new infections and nearly 15,000 AIDS-related deaths by 2030. With significant funding slashed for crucial agencies like the CDC and NIH, the health of vulnerable communities, especially racial and ethnic minorities, hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

The Trump Administration's budget cuts could have devastating consequences for HIV prevention and treatment, risking over 143,000 new infections and nearly 15,000 AIDS-related deaths by 2030. With significant funding slashed for crucial agencies like the CDC and NIH, the health of vulnerable communities, especially racial and ethnic minorities, hangs in the balance.