U.S. aid cuts lead to a 21% drop in HIV testing in South Africa, impacting key groups.

HIV testing and monitoring in South Africa have dropped after the U.S. cut aid that funded health workers and clinics. Unpublished data shows viral load testing fell up to 21% among key groups. The U.S. previously funded 17% of South Africa's HIV budget. The cuts most affect pregnant women, infants, and youth, with recent data indicating a decline in viral suppression rates, suggesting treatment interruptions.