Thousands of HIV patients in Uganda and Malawi face uncertainty after the sudden halt of USAID funding under President Trump’s administration. Many clinics have shut down, leaving patients like Mike Elvis Tusubira without access to life-saving medication.
Healthcare workers have been laid off, and critical services such as PrEP, ARVs, and tuberculosis treatment are now unavailable. Despite emergency waivers, distribution remains stalled, threatening the health of millions who rely on foreign aid.
With over 70% of Uganda’s HIV programs funded by donors, experts warn that replacing US assistance will be a major challenge, putting global health security at risk.
