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UK Funding Cuts Could Lead to 4 Million HIV Cases

12/29/2025

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Dr. Cooper warns that cutting the UK's funding for the global HIV response could jeopardize UNAIDS and Unitaid, causing more than four million deaths and infections by 2030.
The Independent analysis shows protecting funding would cost less than £1.30 per UK adult per year.
Conservative MP David Mundell warns that failing to reach zero HIV transmissions could lead to strains.
The government plans funding decisions by January 2026.

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Dr. Cooper warns that cutting the UK's funding for the global HIV response could jeopardize UNAIDS and Unitaid, causing more than four million deaths and infections by 2030.
The Independent analysis shows protecting funding would cost less than £1.30 per UK adult per year.
Conservative MP David Mundell warns that failing to reach zero HIV transmissions could lead to strains.
The government plans funding decisions by January 2026.