WHO Warns of Looming HIV Treatment Crisis in Eight Countries After U.S. Aid Freeze
U.S. foreign aid cuts threaten decades of progress in global health, with millions of lives at risk from disrupted HIV, malaria, and measles programs.
- The suspension of U.S. foreign aid has disrupted HIV treatment programs in eight countries, including Ukraine, Kenya, and Haiti, with medication shortages expected in the coming months.
- The World Health Organization estimates the disruptions could lead to 10 million additional HIV cases and three million HIV-related deaths globally.
- Critical health initiatives for malaria and measles prevention have also been affected, reversing years of progress and jeopardizing vulnerable populations.
- The U.S. withdrawal from WHO has forced the agency to cut emergency operations funding and freeze hiring, further straining global health efforts.
- Advocacy efforts, including those by Bill Gates, urge the U.S. to restore funding or ensure an orderly transition to alternative funding sources.
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