The on-the-ground impact of US cuts on the Aids pandemic

WorldHealth & Fitness
18 Apr 2025 • 3:10 PM MYT
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  • U.S. cuts to global HIV programs are severely impacting access to life-saving medication in countries like Uganda and Zimbabwe.
  • Pregnant women like Hadja fear transmitting HIV to their unborn children due to a lack of access to antiretroviral drugs.
  • Others, like James, are experiencing worsening health conditions as their access to medication has been cut off.
  • Clinics are struggling to operate, with reduced staff and dwindling drug supplies, leading to fears of increased HIV transmission.
  • Healthcare workers warn that the progress made in combating HIV/AIDS is being reversed, with potential for the development of medication-resistant HIV strains caused by treatment gaps.

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