South African experts worry as US cuts to HIV treatment start to bite

Experts in South Africa are concerned about the impact of US funding cuts on HIV treatment programs. Thousands of HIV-positive patients, including former sex workers like Gugu, face an uncertain future as USAID-funded clinics close down due to the aid cuts. The cuts have also affected HIV research, risking progress made in combating the illness. Concerns are raised about potential spikes in infection rates and the long-term implications of reduced funding on finding an HIV vaccine and cure.