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PEPFAR Aid Cuts Lead to Dramatic Drop in HIV Testing

4/22/2026

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  • HIV testing dropped significantly last year due to interruptions in the PEPFAR program, which has saved millions since 2003.
  • Mike Reid, former PEPFAR chief science officer, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for cutting aid.
  • He also cited use of health funding as leverage for U.S. commercial interests and reduced oversight.
  • The State Department said it will continue funding PEPFAR, but did not address conditional-assistance claims.