Ukraine may run out of HIV medication due to USAID cuts.

The Trump administration's decision to halt American foreign aid is impacting the supply of HIV medications in eight countries, including Ukraine.

The WHO reports that Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Ukraine may run out of HIV treatment supplies in the coming months.

'Disruptions to HIV programs could destroy 20 years of progress,' said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He added that this could lead to an additional 10 million HIV cases and 3 million HIV-related deaths.

The pause in U.S. foreign aid, implemented by President Trump, has severely impacted efforts against HIV, polio, malaria, and tuberculosis.

The global network of labs for measles and rubella, coordinated by WHO, is also facing closure as measles returns to the U.S.

The U.S. has a responsibility to ensure that the cessation of funding to countries happens in an orderly and humane manner so that countries can find alternative funding sources, Ghebreyesus said.

Funding deficits could also lead to the closure of 80% of essential health services provided by WHO in Afghanistan.

As of March 4, 167 healthcare facilities had already closed due to funding shortages, and without urgent intervention, over 220 more could close by June.

The U.S. plans to exit WHO are also forcing the UN agency to freeze hiring and cut its budget.

On Monday, WHO announced a reduction in targeted emergency operation funding from $1.2 billion to $872 million for 2026-2027.