We were closer than ever to ending HIV as a public health threat before significant global funding reductions shifted the landscape. With major donors scaling back, the Young World faces a defining choice: allow decades of progress to erodeor forge a new, sustainable path forward.

In this episode, Lamek Nyabuga is joined by Kerry Mangold, Principal in Health at Genesis Analytics, to discuss how African nations are responding to this transition. They explore the vital shift from donor dependency to genuine country ownership, where nations lead their own health strategies and manage their own data. From the rollout of long-acting preventatives to the essential role of community-led monitoring, this conversation highlights the resilience required to ensure the 2030 goal remains attainable through efficiency and local leadership.