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Trump Administration Considers Cuts to CDC HIV Prevention Program

Proposed reductions could reverse progress in reducing new HIV infections and threaten the U.S. goal of ending the epidemic by 2030.

With Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker Nancy Pelosi behind him, President Donald Trump delivers his 2019 State of the Union address, in which he vowed to end HIV in the United States by 2030.
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Overview

  • The Trump administration is reportedly weighing significant cuts to the CDC's HIV prevention program, which received $1.3 billion in funding in 2023.
  • Public health experts warn that these cuts could lead to increased HIV infections and deaths, undermining decades of progress in combating the epidemic.
  • The CDC’s program has been critical in reducing new HIV infections by 18% between 2018 and 2022, with 32,000 new cases reported in 2022.
  • Three-quarters of the CDC’s HIV prevention budget supports state and local health departments and community organizations, connecting thousands to essential care.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services has not finalized a decision, leaving uncertainty about the program's future and its impact on the 2030 goal.