The London School of Economics and Political Science
A study from LSE and Duke University reveals that HIV service delivery in Uganda and Zimbabwe declined significantly following 2025 US foreign aid cuts. Despite humanitarian waivers, prevention and treatment services failed to recover by early 2026.
Why it matters
The findings demonstrate the real-world impact of shifting foreign aid policies on public health outcomes in developing nations.
A new study from LSE and Duke University, published in The Lancet Global Health , documents severe and sustained declines in HIV service delivery for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations at four non-governmental organisations in Uganda and Zimbabwe following the cuts to United States foreign aid in 2025.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in