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This fact sheet explores the history, funding, and future outlook of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. government's major global initiative to combat HIV/AIDS.
This updated fact sheet provides the latest data on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, including impact on affected and vulnerable populations, treatment and prevention efforts, and an overview of the U.S. and global responses to the epidemic.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Ryan White Program, the largest HIV-specific federal grant program in the United States.
This hub brings together key U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) policy resources – from KFF, the U.S. government, and others – that can be used to inform policy discussions and research. More items will be added to the hub over time.
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of global malaria efforts and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing malaria worldwide, including current programs, funding, and key issues.
The U.S. government is the largest donor to global health in the world. This fact sheet breaks down the U.S. global health budget by program area: HIV/PEPFAR; tuberculosis; malaria/the President's Malaria Initiative; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; maternal & child health; nutrition; family planning & reproductive health; global health security; and neglected tropical diseases.
Fact sheet examining actions taken by the Trump administration and their impact on PEPFAR.
This Health Policy 101 chapter outlines the U.S. government's historical efforts in global health, which aim to improve health in low- and middle-income countries. While the U.S. has been engaged in international health activities for over a century and has historically been the largest funder and implementer of global health programs worldwide, it is currently undergoing a fundamental shift, with a significantly reduced footprint and role. Key issues addressed include the future direction of U.S.…
This budget summary provides an analysis of global health funding amounts provided in the FY 2027 House National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Bill.
In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino people have been disproportionately affected by HIV since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time. Hispanic/Latino people represent a larger share of HIV diagnoses and people estimated to be living with HIV relative to their population size. This fact sheet provides an overview of the impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latino people in the U.S.
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