HIV advocates from Brazil, whose health system operates independently from foreign aid, say they predicted a dramatic reduction in donor funding for HIV and wish other countries had prioritized independence sooner. While the dissolution of USAID might 'feel like a rupture', it's something advocates at the Brazilian HIV NGO Gestos have seen coming for a long time, Juliana Cesar, Gestos's political liaison coordinator, said during a session at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's HIV advocates predicted USAID funding cuts
UKPulse News DeskHIV advocates from Brazil say they predicted a dramatic reduction in donor funding for HIV and wish other countries had prioritized independence sooner.
- Brazil's health system operates independently from foreign aid
- Brazil achieved milestones in HIV prevention, including the elimination of HIV transmission to newborns in 2025
- Negotiations with pharmaceutical companies limit Brazil's access to the latest preventions and treatments for HIV
Why this matters: Brazil's experience highlights the importance of health systems independence from foreign funding
What this means for you: This situation may lead to increased pressure on domestic funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs in other countries.