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UNAIDS Workforce Halved, 6 Million Lives at Risk

5/8/2025

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UNAIDS faces a drastic reduction in its workforce, slashing staff from 600 to just 280-300 amid severe funding cuts from the U.S. and other donors. This alarming move jeopardizes global efforts against AIDS, risking over 6 million lives in the next four years. Nairobi is poised to emerge as a crucial operational center in this crisis.

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Story summary

UNAIDS faces a drastic reduction in its workforce, slashing staff from 600 to just 280-300 amid severe funding cuts from the U.S. and other donors. This alarming move jeopardizes global efforts against AIDS, risking over 6 million lives in the next four years. Nairobi is poised to emerge as a crucial operational center in this crisis.