One of the cheapest ways to save a life is going away

This NPR Indicator podcast episode discusses the impact of budget cuts to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program under the Trump administration. The interview features Jon Cohen, a senior correspondent for Science magazine, who traveled to Southern Africa to assess the on-the-ground effects of these cuts. Cohen describes the devastating consequences of reduced funding for HIV testing and outreach programs, illustrating the human cost of these policy changes. While the administration claims life-saving treatments remain funded, Cohen highlights the disruption to preventative measures and the resulting increase in HIV infections and deaths. The discussion also touches upon the long-term success of PEPFAR and the debate surrounding the responsibility of wealthy nations in providing global health aid.