The agency, established in 1996 to coordinate the global fight against HIV/AIDS, is undergoing a major restructuring that could eventually lead to the closure of its Secretariat in its current form.
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The shake-up comes as separate allegations of financial misconduct, whistleblower retaliation and mishandling of a former employee’s medical and employment claims threaten to intensify scrutiny of the agency. The claims remain unproven and require independent investigation.
Under a restructuring model approved in June 2025, UNAIDS is reducing Secretariat staff from 661 to 294 positions — a cut of about 55 per cent.
Its country presence is also being reduced from 85 countries to 54, with a lighter footprint planned in another 40 countries. The agency is shifting technical expertise to regional hubs, including Nairobi and Johannesburg, while its Geneva presence is being cut by more than 80 per cent.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres had proposed winding down UNAIDS by the end of 2026. However, a Programme Coordinating Board working group rejected that proposal and recommended a leaner agency focused on leadership, coordination, accountability, advocacy and community engagement.
The board is expected to consider the recommendations at a special session on October 26, 2026.
Further reforms, including transferring some responsibilities to national governments and other UN agencies, are expected to be considered in June 2027.
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