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Global HIV progress is now in peril warns Frontline AIDS, following publication of the latest UNAIDS report on the HIV epidemic and response. While the latest estimates suggest AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections declined in 2025, Frontline AIDS is urging caution in interpreting the data following a year of severe disruption to HIV services. Sharp falls in HIV testing and prevention raise real concerns that years of progress could be under threat and suggest that the true impact of the funding cuts may not yet be fully visible.
Malawi’s coalition of civil society and community-led organisations, supported by Frontline AIDS’ Transition Initiative, is ensuring they have a voice in shaping sustainable, nationally-owned health systems.
New reports show 2.7 million people across eight countries at risk of losing HIV prevention services and widespread disruption to HIV testing and treatment – yet some African governments beginning to explore innovative solutions....
The Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and malaria raised USD $11.34 billion at its Eighth replenishment conference, co-hosted by South Africa and the United Kingdom. Whilst we celebrate this achievement, the amount pledged falls significantly short of the $18 billion target....
Following today’s announcement that the UK government will contribute £850 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, Frontline AIDS welcomes the UK pledge, but warns that reducing its contribution risks sending a message to other countries that they can back out of their commitments at such a critical moment for global health. It also undermines the UK’s legacy and commitment to ending AIDS. ...
Members of the UK Civil Society Working Group on the Global Fund Replenishment are urging the UK government to honour its responsibility to global health by, at a minimum, maintaining its previous pledge of £1 billion at the Global Fund’s 8th replenishment this year....
Protecting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from spending cuts is vital to save lives following uncertainty and upheaval in global HIV response. ...
The Transition Initiative aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of HIV and SRHR services in a rapidly changing funding landscape....
A new report by Frontline AIDS in five Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, reveals an alarming surge in HIV infections across the region, with new cases rising by 116% since 2010. ...
Frontline AIDS has expressed profound disappointment at the UK’s decision to slash its overseas development aid budget, warning that the move could have a devastating impact on the fight against AIDS and other pandemic threats. ...