<h1>US Withdrawal from AIDS Program May Spike HIV Infections Sixfold by 2029, Warns UNAIDS Executive Director</h1> The UNAIDS Executive Director warned that if the US withdraws support from the largest AIDS program, new HIV infections could increase sixfold by 2029, resulting in millions of deaths and orphaned children. The US freeze on foreign aid has already led to job losses among HIV workers in Africa, severely impacting epidemic tracking and treatment efforts. The loss of funding is critical as new prevention tools like lenacapavir are emerging. Byanyima urged the US to reconsider its decision, highlighting the mutual benefits of continued support and noting the lack of other countries stepping in to fill the funding gap.