Reductions in funding for HIV prevention by U.S government

The U.S. government is reportedly contemplating substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention, which could jeopardize the advancements achieved in lowering infection rates. These reductions would affect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as local health initiatives that depend on federal funding.

In the United States, HIV cases have significantly declined, with new infections falling by 18% from 2018 to 2022. The availability of effective treatments and preventive strategies has made the goal of eradicating HIV as a public health concern increasingly attainable.

Additionally, these proposed cuts come on the heels of a freeze on global HIV funding, potentially leaving eight countries without essential medications. Experts caution that diminishing support at this critical juncture could undo decades of progress in combating the disease.
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