How USAID funding freeze impacts Indonesia and could lead to soaring HIV rates | DW News

The UN has warned that the USAID funding freeze could lead to to as many as 2000 new potential HIV infections per day. In Indonesia, NGOs funded by USAID have long played a crucial role in tracing and supporting HIV-positive individuals, ensuring they get treatment despite heavy stigma.

But with funding now on hold, hundreds of tracers have lost their jobs, heightening the risk for vulnerable communities.

Chapters:
0:00 USAID ends operations in Indonesia
03:31 Muhammad Saleem, UNAIDS Indonesia Director

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Post from DW News on March 25, 2025

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