Methodology

PEPFAR Impact Tracker

On January 27th, 2025, a 90-day suspension of foreign aid was ordered, affecting PEPFAR which supports 20 million people living with HIV across 55 countries. The suspension impacts 222,000 people receiving daily HIV medication, 224,000 HIV tests performed daily, and essential services for vulnerable populations. The suspension affects 190,000 healthcare workers involved in global HIV response efforts. suspension affects 190,000 healthcare workers involved in global HIV response efforts. This page estimates impact in infant and adult deaths caused by this suspension to date.

A waiver has been issued, but it only applies to some of the lifesaving support provided by PEPFAR. Here is a link to the clarification of the waiver. The partial resumption of support continues to impact critical services.

Impact of Partial PEPFAR Funding Suspension: Estimated Deaths

This counter has been updated to reflect the estimated number of deaths that have occurred between January 27th, 2025, and today, as a result of the partial funding suspension. This methodology has been adjusted since the site's initial creation to provide an immediate impact assessment, rather than a long term assessment.

Estimated deaths associated with the partial funding suspension
between January 27th, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST and present

Estimated adult deaths

0

Incrementing every 3.3 minutes

Estimated infant deaths

0

Incrementing every 31 minutes


How many lives can be saved if all services are fully restored before the end of the 90 days?

Preventable adult deaths

0

Decrementing every 3.3 minutes

Preventable infant deaths

0

Decrementing every 31 minutes

Read about the methodology here

What has been the impact of PEPFAR funding from 2003 until the suspension?

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