(DDM) – The United Nations has praised the United States for approving a huge funding package to strengthen the global HIV response.
DDM gathered that UNAIDS welcomed the decision and described it as a lifeline for vulnerable communities.
The agency said the new law releases about six billion dollars for HIV programmes across many partner nations.
Lawmakers in Washington approved the package after a period marked by aid reductions and funding uncertainty.
UNAIDS leaders said the decision restores momentum in a fight that has lasted more than four decades.
Executive Director Winnie Byanyima publicly thanked the U.S. president and Congress for the renewed commitment.
She said the investment will save lives and stabilise treatment for millions already receiving medicines.
She added that strong funding helps clinics maintain testing, counselling, and prevention campaigns in high-burden countries.
The package sets aside most of the money for bilateral HIV support under the America First Global Health Strategy.
The law directs billions toward country programmes that deliver drugs, laboratory services, and community outreach.
It also assigns over a billion dollars to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
The Global Fund works with governments to finance large-scale disease control and health system improvements.
Lawmakers included additional funds to support UNAIDS coordination, data analysis, and technical assistance.
UNAIDS coordinates the HIV response across eleven United Nations agencies working in health and development.
These agencies include UNICEF, WHO, and the World Food Programme, which support affected families and communities.
Health experts say coordinated action remains essential because HIV still affects millions worldwide every year.
They note that treatment advances now allow many people with HIV to live long and productive lives.
However, experts warn that prevention gaps and stigma still drive new infections in several regions.
Global health officials continue to promote the 95-95-95 targets as a roadmap to end AIDS.
Those targets push countries to diagnose most people with HIV and provide sustained treatment.
They also aim to achieve viral suppression so treated individuals stay healthy and reduce transmission.
The United States has funded international HIV efforts since the early years of the epidemic.
Major initiatives like PEPFAR previously transformed access to antiretroviral therapy in low-income countries.
Researchers credit U.S. support with helping to cut AIDS-related deaths dramatically since the 2000s.
Advocates say stable financing allows countries to plan long-term prevention and care strategies.
Some civil society groups still urge wealthy nations to increase contributions as needs remain high.
They argue that economic shocks and conflicts can disrupt treatment and threaten hard-won gains.
UNAIDS said it will use the new funds to guide countries with data-driven and community-focused approaches.
The agency pledged to work closely with governments and local groups to maximise every dollar.
Officials expressed hope that the decision will inspire other donors to sustain global solidarity.
They insist that ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 remains achievable with shared effort.
