Marco Rubio’s Assault on Foreign Aid Shuttered 1,700 HIV Care Sites Worldwide

A new study reports that cuts under the Trump administration—linked to foreign-aid policy changes—forced 1,700 sites providing HIV care around the world to shut down. Researchers at amfAR say the closures disrupted services especially for groups at higher risk of HIV, including sex workers, transgender people, and people who inject drugs. The survey found many organizations halted or reduced care to comply with funding requirements, contributing to layoffs and reduced continuity of treatment. The report’s findings were shared with the New York Times.