November 26, 2025 – UNICEF produced a report that includes new modelling by UNAIDS, UNICEF and Avenir Health on the potential impact of a 50 per cent reduction in intervention coverage for HIV testing and treatment—a plausible outcome if current funding cuts and related disruptions continue. The analysis quantifies the human cost for children by comparing projected new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths across multiple scenarios.
The report is a clear call to action to sustain political commitment and financial investments to prevent transmission and reduce AIDS-related deaths in children. This action has proven to yield enormous benefits for children, families, and societies.