Overview

• 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.