HIV still infects 1.2 million people a year as funding falls
41.0 million people lived with HIV in 2025. Treatment has cut deaths by 57% since 2010, but international HIV funding fell 18% and infections rose in 21 countries.
How this affects people
Antiretroviral treatment now reaches 32.1 million people, up from 7.6 million in 2010. New infections are down 42% and AIDS-related deaths down 57% since 2010.
That progress depends on money. International HIV resources fell 18% in 2025, and UNAIDS warns that cuts to prevention and community services are likely to lead to a resurgence of the epidemic.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Falling international funding for prevention and treatment
- 02Cuts to community services that reach the most affected groups
- 03Unequal access to new prevention tools such as lenacapavir
- 04Marginalisation and stigma around the groups at highest risk
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Funding shortfall bites
International HIV resources fell 18% in 2025, and UNAIDS says cuts are likely to lead to a resurgence of the epidemic.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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