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1,700 H.I.V. Treatment Sites Closed After Trump Aid Cuts, a Study Finds
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration’s cuts to the global HIV program in 2025 led to significant reductions in prevention and treatment services for high-risk populations, according to a survey by the HIV charity amfAR.
- Three-quarters of organizations receiving funds stopped serving key groups such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender people, and people who inject drugs to comply with new policies.
- The findings contrast with the State Department’s data, which suggested treatment numbers remained stable compared to 2024.
- A separate multinational study revealed a 14 percent decline in HIV treatment for children, with approximately 77,000 fewer children receiving care in 2025 under the PEPFAR program.
- Both studies will be presented at an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the negative impact of funding cuts on vulnerable populations.
