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State Department clarifies PEPFAR operational estimate at about 85%
Summary
The spokesperson said Secretary Rubio referenced an estimated 85% of beneficiaries who could receive lifesaving treatment and prevention services under operational active awards as of Feb./Mar. 2025.
A reporter asked for an update on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) after testimony that “85% of the program is operational.” Tammy, the State Department spokesperson, said the 85% figure cited by Secretary Rubio is an estimate based on “the full operational capacity of all the operational, active awards” and reflected data as of Feb. 24/March 2025.
“That is a correct number,” she said from the podium, adding that the figure referred to an estimated share of beneficiaries who could be receiving lifesaving treatment and prevention of mother‑to‑child transmission services if all active awards were operating at full capacity. The spokesperson offered the date of the estimate and suggested follow-up questions about methodology be directed to relevant program offices.
Tammy also addressed related concerns about USAID staffing changes and said the PEPFAR operational estimate was separate from the personnel reorganization discussed elsewhere in the briefing. She did not provide a beneficiary count or a full methodological breakdown at the podium, and reporters were directed to the department and implementing agencies for dataset details.
