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HIV funding drop risks epidemic resurgence, UNAIDS warns
The world is at risk of seeing more HIV cases because there's less money being spent on fighting the disease.
The United Nations agency that deals with AIDS, called UNAIDS, said that funding dropped by 18% last year, which is the lowest it's been in almost 20 years.
This could undo the progress made in reducing new HIV infections and deaths.
The goal to end AIDS by 2030 is also off track because of funding cuts and other crises like Ebola.
Some countries, especially in Africa, have seen big drops in spending on prevention programs, which could lead to more people getting HIV.
Global HIV funding fell by 18% to $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest in nearly two decades.
The decline in funding risks reversing progress in reducing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.
The global goal to end AIDS by 2030 is off track due to reduced funding and other crises like Ebola.
Sub-Saharan Africa saw significant declines in spending on prevention programs, with some countries experiencing over 50% drops in PrEP recipients.
HIV funding disruptions have impacted prevention, testing, and treatment programs, particularly community-led services.
- Who
- UNAIDS, global health organizations, governments
- What
- Decline in HIV funding risks epidemic resurgence
- Where
- International AIDS conference in Brazil
- When
- Report released July 2025
- Why
- Reduced funding and political upheaval threaten progress against HIV
Global Solidarity Advocates
Budget-Conscious Governments
Funding Commitment
Global Solidarity Advocates
Increased international funding is crucial to prevent a resurgence of the HIV epidemic and achieve the 2030 goal to end AIDS.
Budget-Conscious Governments
Governments need to prioritize domestic spending and allocate resources based on national priorities and budget constraints.
Key facts
- Global HIV Funding
- $7.3 billion in 2025
- Funding Decline
- 18% decrease from previous year
- New HIV Infections
- 1.2 million in 2025
- Impacted Regions
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Zambia
- PrEP Decline
- More than 50% in some countries
Quotes
UNAIDS
Chief executive of the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS
“The international community has entered a period of profound political and financial upheaval that threatens decades of hard‑won gains against HIV”
theprint.in
“Without renewed commitment and action, the world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic”
theprint.in
Sources
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