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PEPFAR Sees Dramatic Drop in HIV Testing and Diagnoses

4/18/2026

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The U.S.-funded HIV program PEPFAR faced sharp declines in testing and diagnoses after U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt policy changes last year, according to 2024 data.
Testing declined from 21.9 million to 17.2 million between late 2024 and late 2025.
Diagnoses fell from 385,000 to 307,000 in the same period.
Public health experts warn these decreases could have long-term consequences, especially for infants needing urgent treatment.

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The U.S.-funded HIV program PEPFAR faced sharp declines in testing and diagnoses after U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt policy changes last year, according to 2024 data.
Testing declined from 21.9 million to 17.2 million between late 2024 and late 2025.
Diagnoses fell from 385,000 to 307,000 in the same period.
Public health experts warn these decreases could have long-term consequences, especially for infants needing urgent treatment.