STAT+: Advocates say federal funding is being cut from groups fighting HIV

STAT PlusBreaking News Advocates say federal funding is being cut from groups fighting HIV Deep cuts are undermining efforts to end the HIV epidemic, a goal Trump set in 2019 Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Chelsea CirruzzoJuly 21, 2026 Washington Correspondent Chelsea Cirruzzo[email protected]Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42. WASHINGTON — Community-based groups that provide HIV testing and prevention tools are pushing federal health officials to renew a crucial funding program that recently lapsed. If the funding isn’t renewed, expanded access to HIV preventive care would be in jeopardy, and some groups may be forced to close, Jeremiah Johnson, executive director of advocacy group PrEP4All told STAT.Advertisement “We’ve heard from some CBOs [community-based organizations] that they won’t survive the cuts,” he said. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In CDC, chronic disease, Donald Trump, HHS, HIV/AIDS, infectious disease, Policy, public health, sexual health, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Chelsea Cirruzzo Washington Correspondent Chelsea covers the Department of Health and Human Services with a particular focus on power and influence at the top. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42. Newsletter The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S. policy Recommended Business July 16, 2026 STAT Plus: GOP blocks effort to end Medicare test of AI prior authorization Health July 15, 2026 Cassidy grills Trump nominee on past vaccine comments in heated exchange Advertisement Exclusive July 14, 2026 STAT Plus: Top Democrats question RFK Jr.’s health care advisory panel Business July 14, 2026 STAT Plus: Hospital chain HCA warns of lower profits as more patients go uninsured Exclusive July 10, 2026 Nominee for key federal health role has a history of questioning vaccines Subscriber Picks