The recent cuts in US funding for the global HIV response are causing widespread disruptions in HIV services worldwide. In Eswatini, a decline in HIV case identification and contact tracing efforts has been reported, particularly among high-risk populations such as men and young people.
In Zimbabwe, the government faces significant challenges in filling the gaps created by US funding cuts, which warn of tens of thousands of additional HIV infections and deaths between 2025 and 2030. In contrast, some countries are prioritizing the continuation of HIV treatment and services to prevent vertical transmission, such as Nigeria, where a national campaign to accelerate prevention is continuing.
Ethiopia has introduced a new payroll tax to fill the financial gap left by US funding cuts, while Kenya has collaborated with partners to develop a rapid assessment tool to measure the impacts of funding cuts. Malawi’s government is working with partners to ensure continuation of HIV services, but pre-exposure prophylaxis and early infant diagnosis are operating at reduced capacity.
Despite these challenges, civil society organizations continue to play an important role in monitoring and advocating for HIV services, securing alternative funding sources from domestic and international partners. In Ukraine, a shipment of antiretroviral medicines arrived last week, ensuring continuity of HIV treatment for 90,000 people living with the disease.
Source: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2025/march/20250328_sitrep