A recent poll indicates that approximately three-quarters of likely U.S. midterm election voters support continued funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar), a global initiative aimed at combating HIV/AIDS.

The survey found that 74% of respondents back the program, with voters indicating they would be more likely to support candidates who favor Pepfar funding. Additionally, 80% of those polled said there is a moral imperative to support life-saving treatment for people at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS.

Pepfar, which has historically enjoyed bipartisan support and Republican leadership, works to address HIV/AIDS globally while also strengthening health systems to combat other infectious disease threats. The program has operated across multiple administrations since its establishment.

The polling data comes as the program faces scrutiny regarding its funding levels. The Trump administration has reportedly targeted the initiative for potential budget reductions, putting it at odds with the apparent public support demonstrated in the survey.

The poll results suggest that voters view international health assistance as a priority, with strong majorities expressing support for continuing America's role in global HIV/AIDS relief efforts regardless of political affiliation.