U.S. Funding Cuts Challenge Ghana's HIV Response, Prompting Strategic Shifts
Ghana is facing significant challenges in its HIV response due to a reduction in funding from the United States. This funding, previously provided through programs like the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID, has been a cornerstone of Ghana's HIV support. The cuts have led to tangible effects on key HIV services, including supply chain disruptions for diagnostics and treatment commodities. While core antiretroviral medicines remain largely in stock, there are logistical pressures affecting their availability in regional medical stores. The funding cuts have particularly impacted community-based programs that address human rights, stigma, and outreach for marginalized groups, which are difficult to sustain with government funding alone. 
