India, June 6 -- AIDS-related deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 2004, but progress remains precarious, with the disease still claiming one life every minute, as per the UN.

The UN said the impact of funding cuts is severe, causing widespread disruption to HIV services and threatening hard-won gains.

More than 30 million people are receiving lifesaving treatment worldwide however, making the UN's AIDS response a "clear example of a multilateral success," said Amina Mohammed, UN Under Secretary-General on Thursday, as the General Assembly reviewed progress being made to end AIDS and prevent HIV infections.

"Global commitment is fading. Funding is falling. And HIV services and systems to deliver them are being disrupted," sh...