The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.

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

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.

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