PEPFAR at 15 years

Abstract

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has invested over US$80 billion since 2003, providing HIV prevention and treatment services to millions of people globally. PEPFAR’s 15th anniversary marks a pivotal moment to reflect on its contributions and consider its future strategy. Despite its success, PEPFAR faces challenges, including proposed budget cuts and declining international funding. The new PEPFAR strategy focuses on data-driven approaches, innovation, and partnerships to address persistent disparities and reach marginalized populations. This revised strategy aims to achieve epidemic control in 13 high-HIV-burden countries by 2020 and emphasizes the need for equity in reaching key populations often left behind. – AI-generated abstract.