HIV Resurgence Feared as Global Funding Drops 18%
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The world faces a rising risk of a new HIV epidemic, as international funding to fight the disease fell sharply last year. A new report from UNAIDS describes the decline as a “profound shock” to global health efforts.
The drop in financing threatens to reverse decades of progress. Without steady funding, prevention and treatment programs could weaken, allowing the virus to spread again.
Experts warn that the loss of resources is especially dangerous in countries with high infection rates. The report urges governments and donors to restore funding quickly to avoid a public health crisis.