The stop-work orders have disrupted USAID-supported HIV prevention research, halting critical investigations in vaccine and next-generation PrEP strategies.
The abrupt suspension of these trials also raises serious ethical concerns. Stopping trials mid-course undermines trust in research, jeopardizes community engagement, and abandons participants who volunteer their bodies for scientific discovery. It will take years to build back this critical infrastructure—for HIV research and beyond—as well as the community partnership and trust needed to ensure smooth and ethical research.
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