The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if U.S. withdraws support for AIDS program.

UNAIDS' executive director warned that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.

HIV infections could jump over six times if US support is dropped and not replaced, the UNAIDS chief said. View on euronews

Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would freeze all foreign assistance for 90 days, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said officials estimate that by 2029, there could be 8.