HIV/AIDS (State and USAID)

Description

HIV/AIDS programs collaborate and partner with host country governments, civil society, multilateral institutions, private sector groups, and other stakeholders to combat the AIDS epidemic. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) targets investments through data-driven decision making focusing resources on specific geographic areas and populations.

Use of Funds

Programs support multi-sectoral responses to HIV/AIDS to reduce the widespread impacts of this epidemic, including technical assistance; HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and research, development, and dissemination of new technologies, including microbicides and an HIV vaccine. Funds also support partner countries in building sustainable, resilient health systems to address other health challenges, including tuberculosis and COVID-19.

Justification

• Approximately 37.7 million people are living with HIV, 1.7 million of whom are children under the age of 15.
• As of September 30, 2021, U.S. assistance has saved more than 20 million lives and provided life-saving antiretroviral treatment to nearly 19 million patients.
• In F.Y. 2021, PEPFAR supported HIV testing services for nearly 63.4 million people.
• Mother-to-child HIV transmission, which accounts for more than 90% of new childhood infections, can be reduced to less than 5% by providing an HIV-positive mother with access to effective antiretroviral therapy and support services during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding.
• As of September 30, 2021, more than 2.8 million babies were born HIV-free to HIV-positive mothers thanks to PEPFAR. PEPFAR programming has also provided critical care and support for 7.1 million orphans, vulnerable children, and their caregivers.