Modelling study shows staggering impacts of HIV funding cuts

The global AIDS response has seen substantial improvements in HIV incidence and deaths.1 The greatest improvements have been recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa, a region with the worst HIV burden. Much of these improvements are attributed to international funding of country programs, which varies across countries and was estimated at 41% of total HIV expenditure in low- and middle-income countries in 2023.1 Over the last several years there have been reported declines in HIV funding from domestic contributions and non-US funders. Overall international funding however remained relatively stable because of the high and consistent contribution of the US Government and the Global Fund.1 Unfortunately, since January 2025 there has been an upheaval following abrupt cessation of most of the HIV funding provided by the US government