Proposed Foreign Aid Cuts Could Lead to Millions of HIV Deaths

Proposed cuts to U.S. foreign aid could reverse decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, a new Lancet HIV study warns. Researchers estimate that by 2030, up to 10.8 million new HIV infections and 2.9 million related deaths could occur in low- and middle-income countries if funding reductions proceed. The U.S. currently provides 73% of international HIV aid, primarily through PEPFAR, but recent cuts have already disrupted life-saving services.

Experts stress that without sustainable financing, the global HIV epidemic could resurge, highlighting the urgent need for continued public health investment to prevent a devastating setback in HIV prevention and treatment. Read more from CBS News here.