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Study Finds 77,000 U.S.-Funded Child HIV Treatments Lost

7/21/2026

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A study presented at AIDS 2026 found that 77,000 fewer children received U.S.-supported HIV treatment by October 2025.
PEPFAR data showed treatment declines in 20 of 21 countries, with South Africa losing roughly 30,000 children, a 45% drop.
Including U.S. central support funding, the overall decline equals roughly 55,000 children.
Kenneth Ngure warned, “Children cannot wait.”
Susan Wairimu Metta linked Kenyan cuts to rising advanced HIV cases among children.

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Story summary

A study presented at AIDS 2026 found that 77,000 fewer children received U.S.-supported HIV treatment by October 2025.
PEPFAR data showed treatment declines in 20 of 21 countries, with South Africa losing roughly 30,000 children, a 45% drop.
Including U.S. central support funding, the overall decline equals roughly 55,000 children.
Kenneth Ngure warned, “Children cannot wait.”
Susan Wairimu Metta linked Kenyan cuts to rising advanced HIV cases among children.