KFF February 20, 2025
PEPFAR, the U.S. global HIV/AIDS program, is – for the first time in its two-decade history – facing significant challenges that could impede its ability to fulfill its mission. One of President Trump’s first actions was to issue an executive order to re-evaluate and realign foreign aid, requiring a 90-day pause in foreign aid funding while a review was undertaken, as well as dismissal of thousands of USAID staff and contractors, and other changes, effectively halting most programs, including for PEPFAR, around the world. Despite PEPFAR receiving a limited waiver to continue some services and the courts stepping in to provide temporary relief, services are still disrupted. In addition, PEPFAR’s current short-term authorization expires on March 25, 2025, about a...