Global Health

Illustration of the impact of US aid cuts on South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs, highlighting clinic closures and patient challenges (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Dire Consequences”: US Aid Cuts Threaten to Reverse Global HIV Gains, Millions Fear Treatment Disruptions in South Africa
In a striking turn of events, the abrupt cessation of U.S. aid to South Africa poses a grave threat to the nation's HIV/AIDS programs, potentially reversing decades of progress and leaving millions in a precarious health crisis.

By Vivian Ho – July 10, 2025