AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts

HIV infection rates rise in Zambia following U.S. funding cuts to treatment programs

HIV treatment and prevention programs in parts of Zambia have weakened following cuts to U.S. assistance, threatening progress that had saved hundreds of thousands of lives. The collapse of these services puts people at risk of infection and makes it harder for those living with HIV to access the medications they need. This matters because it shows how quickly gains in fighting a deadly disease can disappear when funding drops.