HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support dropped, not replaced: UNAIDS chief

UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima warned that HIV infections could rise sixfold by 2029 if the US withdraws support for the global AIDS program. She cited potential deaths, orphaned children, and emerging resistant strains. The funding freeze has already led to job losses and disrupted healthcare in Africa. Byanyima urged the US to reconsider, emphasizing the economic and humanitarian impact of the decision.

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