AIDS control efforts may be adversely affected by Trump’s choice to pause U.S. financial support for Pepfar, the biggest global AIDS control initiative, according to the UN AIDS agency. The suspension could lead to a sharp increase in HIV infections and fatalities, with the potential for 6.3 million AIDS-related fatalities expected over the next five years.

Several African nations rely heavily on U.S. contributions for HIV/AIDS initiatives, and funding freeze is having a significant impact, particularly in hospitals where medication supplies are running lower. Even while some people are hopeful for the resumption of funding from the U.S., nations like Nigeria are considering alternative options, including producing their own retroviral medications.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250223-us-aid-freeze-sends-shockwaves-through-africa-s-hiv-program