New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent order to pause foreign aid is expected to halt funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), potentially disrupting life-saving treatments for millions of people around the world. According to CBS News which cited two sources familiar with the situation, the stoppage could lead to delays in the delivery of anti-retroviral medications (ARVs), which are essential for HIV treatment.

While it remains uncertain whether local stockpiles of ARVs can make up for the disruption, the delay has raised concerns among public health advocates about the continuity of care for the millions relying on the program. CBS News has learned that PEPFAR has provided ARVs to ove...