HIV funding falls short of targets as millions of lives hang in the balance

Non-governmental organisations and youth groups march in Kakamega streets to mark World Aids Day on December 1, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of people. A UNAIDS report estimates there could be an additional six million new HIV infections and four million Aids-related deaths by 2029 if the world does not act.