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A 2026 HIV vaccine trial in Cape Town was halted by U.S. funding cuts linked to Trump’s return, then resumed after emergency aid.
In 2026, a major HIV vaccine trial in Cape Town was halted after U.S. funding cuts tied to former President Trump’s return to office disrupted global research and healthcare delivery.
The BRILLIANT 011 trial, led by African scientists, resumed following $33 million in emergency funding from South Africa, the Gates Foundation, and the Wellcome Trust.
Scientists reported significant setbacks, including lost time, damaged supply chains, and disrupted training.
In Uganda, aid cuts caused shortages of life-saving antiretrovirals, endangering patients.
The vaccine effort, aimed at producing broadly neutralizing antibodies against diverse HIV strains, remains slow due to complex development needs and delayed regulatory approvals, underscoring the fragility of global health progress amid political instability.
Un ensayo de vacuna contra el VIH en 2026 en Ciudad del Cabo se detuvo debido a los recortes de financiamiento de los Estados Unidos vinculados al regreso de Trump, y luego se reanudó después de la ayuda de emergencia.