UNAids chief Winnie Byanyima warns that the United States’ decision to withdraw all HIV and AIDS funding from South Africa is likely to cost lives. Speaking to reporters ahead of a United Nations meeting, Byanyima said the move could reduce access to HIV services and harm people who rely on the funding for prevention, treatment, and related support. She urged against taking money away, framing the impact in terms of preventable deaths. The reports describe the warning as coming directly in response to the US funding withdrawal, and they highlight that UNAids sees the change as having immediate consequences for South Africa’s HIV response. Both outlets present the same central message: Byanyima calls on stakeholders not to reduce resources for HIV and AIDS efforts while people affected by the epidemic continue to need ongoing support. The coverage does not provide additional details on timelines, alternative funding, or specific programme cuts, focusing instead on the warning from UNAids ahead of a UN meeting.