"Lesotho Faces HIV Crisis as US Aid Cuts Leave Patients in Uncertainty"

Lesotho faces a dire HIV crisis as significant cuts in U.S. aid threaten the health network built with nearly $1 billion, leaving patients uncertain about their treatment.

• In January 2021, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that led to reductions in Aid provided to Lesotho, jeopardizing HIV treatment and prevention efforts.
• Lesotho, previously benefiting from nearly $1 billion in U.S. aid, now confronts a resurgence of the epidemic as funding cuts impact access to vital medication and health services.
• Health professionals in Lesotho warn that decreased support could leave vulnerable populations, including sex workers, without critical resources needed to combat the countrys high HIV and AIDS rates.